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Security Assessment and Review

The Supplier will provide an independent security healthcheck and assessment in order for Buyer to understand the status and maturity of its cyber security measures, culture and level of vulnerability.

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Sweden-Karlstad: Security services

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB, the contracting authority) invites tender submissions for mobile security in Iraq with reference number 18/122, in accordance with the following instructions and the attached documents.
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Perspecta wins contract to support US Army Human Resource System

Perspecta has been awarded the Army Human Resource Systems’ (AHRS) Systems Integration Support Services (SISS) contract from the US Army Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). The contract, which represents follow-on work for the company, has a 10 and a half-month base and a $23.5 million ceiling if all options are exercised. The […]

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Lockheed Martin and Airbus to explore aerial refuelling opportunities

Lockheed Martin is joining forces with Airbus to explore aerial refuelling opportunities for the US defence sector. It is thought that this joined up approach will allow the two giants to pool knowledge and experience to address an apparent shortfall in aerial refuelling capability. The move will also ensure that the industry is better equipped […]

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Typhoons launch for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile

RAF Typhoons have launched from RAF Lossiemouth for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile in defence of UK airspace during a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission. This milestone represents the culmination of many years of research, development and testing to bring this advanced weapon into service on front-line aircraft. Meteor is a state […]

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Australia’s first F-35s arrive home to RAAF Williamtown

Australia’s first two locally based F-35 fighter aircraft have arrived on home soil at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Williamtown, signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation’s defence capabilities. Lockheed Martin designed and built Australia’s fleet of F-35s and also serves as the global industry lead for F-35 sustainment. Australian suppliers play […]

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HMAS Arunta returns to the water following major upgrade

Having spent over a year out of the water as part of the ongoing Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP), HMAS Arunta has ‘undocked’ at Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia. Overseen by the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA), the program has seen significant improvements made to major platform systems such as the communications centre, and […]

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Two new keynote speakers announced for DPRTE 2019

Two new keynote speakers have been announced for Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2019, which will take place for the first time at Birmingham’s NEC on 28 March next year. Professor Trevor Taylor, Professorial Research Fellow in Defence Management, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), and Tracy Buckingham, Head of Operations and Security Exports, […]

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The new battlespace: Latest technology drives defence space strategies

An increasing number of military systems are now dependent on space technology, with communications, imagery, precision targeting and friendly force tracking all reliant on satellites and space-based services.  The same is true for many aspects of modern living, with space technology enabling a diverse range of civilian activities from agriculture to GPS navigation, banking and transportation.  This growing reliance saw Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announce the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and hand over command and control of […]

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US Air Force proposes Tyndall AFB F-35 rebuild

As Tyndall Air Force Base recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the US Air Force has called upon Congress to allocate additional funding for the F-35 Lightning II. Following a preliminary evaluation, the US Air Force confirmed a rebuilt Tyndall AFB could accommodate up to three F-35 squadrons. Additionally, operational F-22 Raptors could also […]

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