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Intent to Brand Name Sole Source DDC System

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Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) intends to require, on a sole source basis, a brand name requirement for the manufacturer Siemens Direct Digital Control (DDC) Disego Panel. This system enables the

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Defence Minister discusses ways to improve support for veterans

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood attended the Ministerial Five Eyes Conference in Sydney, where he joined delegates from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to discuss best practice in care for ex-service personnel. Delegates from each nation came together under a shared commitment to their defence communities, and took part […]

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DASA to host Supplier Showcase event in London

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for investors and business mentors to attend a Supplier Showcase event in London. The aim of this event taking place on 4 December 2018 is to showcase innovations from DASA’s funded competitions to potential investors to increase the likelihood of exploitation but also to build an enduring […]

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Contract awarded to resurface RAF Northolt runway

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a contract to Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure to resurface the runway at RAF Northolt. The contract, worth £23 million, will upgrade the existing runway, improve drainage and install new arrestor beds to improve safety. The resurfacing work will extend the life of the runway by 10 to 15 […]

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‘Keep The Tech Talking’: Future-Proofing The Ecosytem Of Conflict

Historically the ecosystem of conflict extended only a few miles either side of the line of engagement. Whilst there will always be a focus on action at the front, the ecosystem, particularly in terms of control and command, has devolved and expanded. Given ever more accurate intelligence, sourced via IoT and the Cloud, command at […]

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NATO’s biggest military exercise since the end of the Cold War gets underway

NATO has launched its biggest training exercise since the fall of the Soviet Union, with military forces from all 29 NATO allies, plus partners Finland and Sweden, participating. Exercise Trident Juncture takes place between 25th October and7th November and will see British infantry and armoured reconnaissance vehicles, Danish main battle tanks and Polish armoured fighting […]

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Joint Forces Command appoints new Director of Overseas Bases

Alison Stevenson has been appointed as the first Director of Overseas Bases. Since May 2015 she has been the Director Head Office in the Ministry of Defence (MOD), responsible for the financial and corporate management of the Head Office, and is also the Gender Champion for the MOD. Commander of Joint Forces Command General Chris Deverell […]

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Serco to provide technical support services to US Navy

Technology and management services company, Serco, has been awarded one of five spots on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to deliver technical support services for IT tools and technologies that enable US Navy personnel readiness. The agreement has a three-year base period plus three one-year option periods, with a ceiling value of $213 million, if […]

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Prime Minister hails new era of Dutch-UK security cooperation post-Brexit

The Netherlands has become one of the first nations to announce their intention to sail alongside the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier in her first deployment in 2021. A Dutch warship will participate in the Carrier Strike Group, which will be one of the cornerstones of NATO defence capability in the years ahead. Welcoming the King […]

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Australian Army put through paces in land trial exercise

The Australian Army has been testing its latest range of capabilities during a land trial exercise in Townville. The Land Trial involved over 200 people from Army’s 3rd Brigade, 6th Brigade and 17th Brigade, Defence Science and Technology, Defence Industry Division and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. The Army’s Head of Land Capability, Major […]

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Defence Secretary reaffirms UK’s defence relationship with Qatar

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson welcomed his counterpart, His Excellency Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, to London as he reaffirmed the UK and Qatar’s Defence relationship as production ramps up on Typhoon fighter jets that will be sold to the Gulf nation. The two men spoke about the future of the defence relationship, underpinned by […]

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Robotic Research to conduct AUSTC technical demonstrations for US Army

The US Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) has selected Robotic Research for a three-year $9 million contract on Autonomous Unmanned Systems Teaming & Collaboration (AUSTC) for the Counter-WMD and other Missions in challenging subterranean and other environments. Under the terms of the contract, Robotic Research will conduct AUSTC technical demonstrations of autonomous unmanned […]

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BAE Systems to provide US Army with 155mm BONUS precision-guided munitions

The US Army is adding BAE Systems’ Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition to its arsenal, through a contract with the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency). Already qualified by the Army, the latest version of BONUS defeats heavily armoured targets and can be fired from any 155-millimeter artillery system, including M777 lightweight towed howitzers and the […]

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Dstl experts support innovation of next generation air defence systems

A new cutting-edge air defence missile system is on target for full-time use by both the Royal Navy and the British Army – with its innovation supported by experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), who have been at the heart of its development since conception. The 20-year project resulted in a multi-million […]

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The Challenge of Becoming a Defence Exporting ‘Superpower’

Professor Ron Matthews and Michelle Charles of Cranfield University explore defence sector exporting, the challenges associated with it and the pivotal role training plays in readying the UK for success. The International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox MP, recently pledged to transform the United Kingdom (UK) into a “21st century exporting superpower”. This assault on the world’s export markets, including huge infrastructural projects linked to […]

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