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Cyber Security – understanding the threats

Zeki Turedi, Technology Strategist, CrowdStrike takes a look at the most prevalent cybersecurity issues, highlighting threats, appropriate responses and prevention.    The UK is currently on the front line for cyber attacks. The amount of intellectual property and personal data we hold are a key target for threat actors, and recently we’ve seen a huge […]

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Dstl recognised at Institution of Engineering and Technology Awards

Representatives from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have received an award in recognition of their work in the cyber security field. The award winners beat off stiff competition from more than 350 entries, with the Dstl Cyber Card Game receiving an ‘Institution of Engineering and Technology’ (IET) award. Dstl’s entry utilizes ‘gamification science’ […]

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Defence Secretary secures patrol vessels to protect home waters

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced he has secured the protection of British home waters by retaining three of the Royal Navy’s patrol ships. The decision secures the future of the Batch 1 Offshore Patrols Vessels (OPVs), HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn, which currently support the Fishery Protection Squadron. They will be retained for […]

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Defence Minister reveals HMS Sheffield as new warship

The Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the name of a future world-beating British warship as HMS Sheffield. Built on centuries of history, the state-of-the-art submarine hunter will be the fourth ship to carry the name, and will be Britain’s fifth state-of-the-art Type 26 frigate. The Defence Minister announced the news at Chesterfield Special Cylinders […]

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New Chinook simulator training facility ready for action

A new, purpose built facility replicating real-life operations for Chinook helicopter crews with the very latest technology has been officially opened. The Chinook Mk 6 synthetic training facility was built following a £53 million contract with Lockheed Martin UK, Rotary and Mission Systems. It is housed at RAF Odiham in Hampshire – home of the […]

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57 Houses

Scheme comprises demolition of buildings, structures and hardstanding and construction of 57 houses (including 40% affordable housing) and drainage attenuation, open space and associated landscaping and infrastructure
works. The associated works inclu

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GB-London: 103 Flats & 1 Office

Scheme comprises demolition of buildings and redevelopment of site to provide offices (1201 sqm – class B1) and residential (103 units – Class C3) accommodation comprising 29 one bedroom, 72 two bedroom and 2 four plus bedroom flats in buildings of two –

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Maritime training deployments to strengthen UK-Ukraine defence relationship

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed The UK and Ukraine will continue to strengthen their defence partnership in the face of intensifying threats and aggression. In a meeting with the visiting Ukrainian Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak, Gavin Williamson announced a range of forthcoming deployments and exercises that will see the two countries’ Armed Forces […]

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RAAF boosts Hercules capabilities with new fuel tanks

External fuel tanks are to be installed aboard two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to enhance their performance. The first Hercules to receive the fuel upgrade (A97-440) was handed back to No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond in November, following a period of routine maintenance led by Airbus Group Australia […]

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Construction Management Support

This procurement is unrestricted. This contract is procured in accordance with the Brooks Architect-Engineer (AE) Act as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. The Smithsonian Institution is seeking proposals to furnish all supervision, labor materials and equi

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SIMBA Chain secures US Dept. of Defense Blockchain deal

SIMBA Chain has been awarded a contract that will see the US Air Force leverage its platform as it explores how Blockchain technology can improve its logistics and supply chain capabilities. The Air Force will be using SIMBA Chain to securely scale its additive manufacturing supply chain, following a call put out earlier this year […]

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