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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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UK troops train Park Rangers in Malawi to tackle the illegal wildlife trade

With less than two months to go until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference, UK troops in Malawi, as the face of Global Britain, are helping to train conservation non-profit African Parks’ rangers. After a successful pilot operation and with training now across two sites, Nkhotakota and Majete Wildlife Reserves, both are managed by African […]

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MASS extends military-grade cloud-based network capability

Cohort plc company, MASS, has developed a new military-grade cloud-based network capability that provides office functionality, messaging, private secured intranet, video calling and secured software all hosted on UK Government approved systems. Organisations from energy companies, humanitarian agencies and election monitors in post-conflict countries can now access a military-grade command and control capability hosted securely […]

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RFA Tideforce arrives in Cornwall for customisation

The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in Cornwall for customisation ahead of entering service. The 39,000 tonne vessel, which will deliver fuel and water to Royal Navy ships on operations all over the world, follows her sister ships Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge into the A&P Falmouth yard, where work to […]

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CheckMarx Softwware

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 Purchase Order for 12 months to CheckMarx Inc., 140 E Ridgewood Ave suite 415

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MAINTENANCE ON EDSTROM ANIMAL WATERING SYSTEM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
W91ZLK-18-R-0038
MAINTENANCE ON EDSTROM ANIMAL WATERING SYSTEM

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additi

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Potential new Boxer programme brings opportunities for Welsh businesses

An industry event is to be held in south Wales in September with the aim of connecting companies and organisations across the nation with the UK’s lucrative defence supply chain. The Ministry of Defence announced earlier this year that the UK will re-join the Boxer programme and explore options to equip the Army with the […]

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KBRwyle to provide education and research for US Air Force

KBRwyle has been awarded a $41.7 million task order to assist the US Air Force Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT/EN) in providing defence-focused graduate and professional continuing education and research. The Company will study, analyse, provide advice, and develop materials to advance scientific and technical information, contributing to AFIT’s multidisciplinary strategy to […]

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