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Future Soldiers: The evolution of the frontline combatant

Some have theorised that breakthroughs in autonomous and remote systems will render the contemporary soldier obsolete. This is the age of drone warfare after all, where complex operations can be carried out at arm’s length. More likely, however, is that the infantryman of tomorrow will be augmented by an increasingly sophisticated complement of innovative new technology.  You may remember the Ministry of Defence’s Future Soldier […]

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Future cyber experts put through their paces

Cyber experts of the future were given a unique glimpse inside the world of digital security during the four-day programme designed to encourage young people into the industry. Around 45 students, aged between 13 to 17, have taken part in the CyberFirst scheme, a government-recognised programme, developed by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre and run […]

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Babcock wins maritime support training services contract

Babcock International has secured a five-year Maritime Training Systems Through-Life Availability & Support Service (MARTASS) contract with the Ministry of Defence. A series of support packages, defined by the Maritime Combat System (MCS) and Maritime Training Acquisition Organisation (MTAO) teams within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), will be clustered into one contract for consolidated delivery […]

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Defence Ministers re-affirm Scotland’s key role in UK defence

Defence Ministers Tobias Ellwood and Stuart Andrew have toured Scotland, visiting some of the UK’s most important military bases. Minister for Defence People & Veterans, Tobias Ellwood, visited RAF Lossiemouth where he saw progress being made on the £132 million invested in the site ahead of the arrival of the 9 new P-8A Poseidon aircraft. […]

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RAF takes part in mass casualty training exercise

Deployed personnel from the RAF have been involved in a joint exercise alongside military personnel from the US Forces, including the US Black Hawk Squadron, to realistically simulate a downed aircraft involving mass casualties. Personnel from 135 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) have been deployed to Romania to conduct the NATO ‘Enhanced Air Policing’ mission. The […]

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Jane’s Online Database

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, IHS Global, Inc., under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reas

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RAF helicopters to support French counter-terrorism operations in Mali

Three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters, supported by around 90 British personnel are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terrorism operations in Mali. The helicopters, from RAF Odiham, are providing niche logistical support to French combat forces conducting counter-terrorism operations as part of Operation Barkhane. UK forces have built three temporary aircraft hangers on […]

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Artificial Intelligence – emerging technology, emerging threat

The concept of artificial intelligence being deployed by the military may for many conjure up images from science fiction blockbuster movies, but technological advances in AI provide significant opportunities for the Ministry of Defence.  For the defence industry, the fundamental need to do more with less in terms of budget and manpower means that the adoption of AI presents a viable solution to these demands. As it looks to exploit the […]

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Youth Outreach Services

Solicitation # 11208301
Action Code: Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Notice
NAICS Code/ PSC Code: 611710/ U099

 

Subject: Employment and Education Outreach Services
Solicitation Number: 11208301
Posted date: 30 July

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CGI to implement major upgrade to Fire Control BISA

CGI has been awarded a £17M four year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide a mid-life upgrade to the Fire Control Battlefield Information System Application (FC BISA). The upgrade will replace the current practice of voice communications and liaison officers, to deliver operational advantage through digitised Joint Fires among NATO Allied […]

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BAE Systems to collaborate with National Museum of the Royal Navy

BAE Systems has announced a new collaboration with The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Company will provide £20,000 of sponsorship in a deal which will see the two organisations working together to deliver public events such as those to support Armed Forces Day, as well as supporting education […]

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CodeDX

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

The United States Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC) hereby gives notice of their intent to award a ‘C’ contract for 12 months to Code DX Inc., 9 Bayview Ave, Northport, NY

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66–CO2/H2O Differential Infrared Gas Analyzer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is PMEL-18-01513 and is issued as an inv

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