Defence Blog Posts

COTS over Cuts: Collaboration Key to Connecting Troops

Ken Peterman, President, Government Systems at Viasat examines how the transference of commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology can boost innovation, collaboration and save money in the defence industry.    Military resilience depends upon information networks  Secure, assured and ubiquitous communication is integral to every military operation across today’s battlespace. It’s critical that the right information is delivered accurately, securely and in a way that cannot be disrupted or […]

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BAE Systems reach key F-35 milestone

BAE Systems has announced a critical program milestone with the successful insertion of new technology into its EW systems for the global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The improved EW system delivers the same functionality of the previous system in a smaller footprint, reducing volume and power requirements – creating space for […]

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TC1005 – Security Services

Manchester City Council are looking for a professional Security Services Provider (or providers) to support the Authority in delivering The “Our Manchester” Strategy, specifically in ensuring that those who live and work within the City and those who visi

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Defence Secretary and apprentices meet military’s most senior female officer

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, marked International Women’s Day alongside the most senior female military officer in the Armed Forces. On a visit to the Defence College of Technical Training in RAF Cosford, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Air Marshal Sue Gray met with some of the 45 female apprentices currently studying STEM trades at […]

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Airbus-led consortium to deliver secure network for French Navy vessels

The French defence procurement agency DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) has awarded the RIFAN 2.1 contract worth a pontential €150 million to a consortium headed by Airbus and comprising the Naval Group and Rohde & Schwarz. The contract, which will run for a maximum duration of eight years, covers work to maintain and adapt the existing IP […]

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Lockheed Martin opens cyber facility in San Antonio

Lockheed Martin has officially opened the doors to its newest cyber facility located at Port San Antonio’s Project Tech complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Since the Company’s decision eight months ago to lease the 15,000 square feet office, the building has been transformed into secure workspace, including labs to develop new cyber tools […]

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Facial recognition technology to tackle prison drug trafficking

The Justice Secretary David Gauke has revealed biometric technology, which can identify visitors who may be trafficking drugs into prisons, has been successfully trialled. The technology, which includes iris scanning and facial recognition software, has been tested at three jails and is part of a wider crackdown on drugs entering prisons. This trial comes against a […]

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