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Raytheon to deliver WiFi to the frontlines

Raytheon will deliver new troposcatter communication systems to the US Army as part of a 10-year, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $663 million to ensure troops have access to secure voice and data communications in contested environments. Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services, said: “Soldiers on the front lines can’t afford dropped calls. Our solution, […]

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QinetiQ wins contract with the Canadian Armed Forces’ UAS program

QinetiQ has been awarded a contract worth C$51 million to deliver unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that will drive enhanced situational awareness for the Canadian Armed Forces. The vertical take-off UAS will provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) services to the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, for both domestic and […]

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Assessment on Climate Risk Information Needs

UNDP Vietnam is seeking for National firm/organization to provide assessment on climate risk information needs and develop a Manual for Ministry of Construction staff (Ref. RFP-N-190502)

Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Support Services to Network Security Services

The Awarding Authority was established by the Irish Government under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 and the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994. It is a commercial semi-state body that is responsible for the administration, promotion and develop

Norway-Kristiansand: Business and management consultancy and related services

The Framework Agreement consists of the following lots:
— Lot 1: consultancy services, taxes and duties,
— Lot 2: consultancy services, financial due diligence,
— Lot 3: consultancy services, financial and accounting systems, HRs and administration,
— Lot

US Air Force signs 40-year lease with Hawaiian islands

The US Air Force has signed a lease for land on the Tinian Islands that will allow them to conduct operational exercises and training.

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Training Services

Training of the Occupational Risk Prevention Officers and Environmental Protection Officers of the Ministry of the Armed Forces.

Replace Ground Vehicle Fuel Faciltiy

Replace Ground Vehicle Fuel Facility (JBLE) Joint Base Langley Eustis Newport News, VA
THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS OR QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE

Biometrics Advisor

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)

You have received this “Personal Services Contractor” (PSC) solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions r

US military housing at Fort Meade to receive new roofing

Construction firm Corvias has partnered with the US Army to provide new roofs for historic military housing at Fort Meade, Maryland. Corvias will provide re-roofing for 110 historic homes at the Fort Meade site in the Heritage Park neighbourhood. The firm has an ongoing contract with the US Army to provide military personnel with on-base […]

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BAE Systems technology guides next-generation missile to readiness

BAE Systems has collaborated closely with Lockheed Martin to deliver Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to the US Air Force, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) for the B1-B bomber ahead of schedule. The Air Force accepted delivery of production LRASM units following successful simulation, integration, and flight tests that demonstrated the missile’s mission readiness. “We’re quickly […]

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GB-London: Office Building – 08/05/2019

Scheme comprises demolition of office building and redevelopment to provide ground floor plus part 5/part 15 storey office building, including basement, ancillary ground floor cafe, 6th floor level terrace podium and roof plant room, cycle parking, plant/

US DOD teams up with OPM to explore new online training

The new partnership between the Department of Defence (DOD) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) aims to reduce the cost of online training.

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US Navy improves access to sailor’s data

The US Navy’s Sea Warrior Programme which seeks to improve access to sailor’s data achieved Authorisation to Operate in development testing.

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Northrop Grumman wins RAAF Special Purpose Aircraft Sustainment Services contract

Northrop Grumman has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to continue providing through-life support to the Commonwealth’s special purpose aircraft (SPA) VIP fleet operated by No. 34 Squadron in Canberra. This sole source, 18-year rolling wave contract has an initial period of six years for sustainment and maintenance valued at $84 million […]

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Innovation in the Defence Market

This year’s DPRTE (Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability) event showcased the work of defence suppliers and organisations from across the world. Many of these

Saudi Arabia-Riyadh: Security Services to the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The contractor must provide the human and material resources necessary to ensure the security of persons and assets under the Contracting Authority responsibility. The main services to be provided may include, among others, the provision of security guard

Remote working: don’t block, enable

Jon Fielding, Managing Director, EMEA at secure data storage company, Apricorn, writes for Defence Online about the security risks posed by remote working and what steps can be taken to avoid potential security breaches. Like businesses in other highly regulated industries, defence organisations are having to tread an increasingly precarious line between data availability and data security. More and more people are working out of the […]

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AERALIS develops new leasing model for pilot training aircraft

AERALIS, the British company currently developing a new generation of fighter jet pilot training aircraft and flying training system, is looking to offer a new leasing model that promises to significantly reduce costs for their potential customers. Adopting a unique modular concept built around a robust common core fuselage, the AERALIS suite of jet trainers […]

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Cobham Aviation Services takes part in Exercise JOINT WARRIOR

Six Cobham Aviation Services UK [CAvS UK] aircraft supported by a team of around 30 crew, engineers and operational staff recently took part in Exercise Joint Warrior – NATO’s two-week, multinational training exercise led by Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff from the United Kingdom. Based in North West Scotland, the exercise which ran from 30 […]

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