This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this n
The Awarding Authority is inviting proposals to their second funding opportunity through the Specified Location Climate Resilience programme, funded through the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF). The programme aims to draw together fragmented climate resear
The British Army, in partnership with DE&S, has launched the latest Army Warfighting Experiment to test new technology.
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Chief Executive has announced investment of £3.2 million in a new research project to explore the latest vehicle technologies to boost the performance of UK Future Ground Combat Vehicles. The Dstl project, led by QinetiQ, will focus on innovative solutions for ground vehicle mobility, exploiting the potential provided […]
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The Minister for Defence People and Veterans Johnny Mercer gave a keynote speech outlining the MOD’s commitment to the armed forces community at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019. Here Defence Online presents the edited highlights… “The role of this office is to ensure this Government’s duty to the nation’s veterans. “The Office has […]
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RAF Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby have set off for a four-month operation in the Middle East including a training exercise in Oman.
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made his first keynote speech announcing the first step towards upgrading the UK’s military satellite communications system, SKYNET. Speaking at the DSEi conference, the Defence Secretary outlined an ambitious and global vision for defence. He highlighted the UK’s decisive contribution to the fight against Daesh and RFA Mounts Bay’s role […]
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The High Court has ruled in favour of the South Wales Police to allow the continued use of Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) – the controversial technology which enables mass crowd surveillance, in response to a judicial review held in May by local man, Ed Bridges. This comes as police forces across the nation recognise the […]
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately £100 million to test the performance of the UK’s ground-breaking Protector aircraft. The world-class Protector will be the first remotely controlled aircraft capable of attacking targets anywhere in world while being operated from their home base in RAF Waddington. This contract will see General Atomics […]
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NATO held a four month air policing mission in Estonia as part of Operation Azotize, which featured RAF Typhoon aircraft.
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DASA has launched phase two of ‘Take Cover’ which seeks ideas for portable protective barriers for soldiers and equipment on the battlefield.
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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 996881 and is issued as a Request for
CRUISE: CYBER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS OF SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS (SYRS)
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has unveiled a next-generation unmanned system that could be used to protect the UK’s future warships at DSEI 2019. The new system is similar to a water-borne drone. At 13 metres long, the vessel swims around a naval task force, while being remote controlled from a rig. The systems can be […]
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The Minister for Defence Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech on the opening day of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019. Here Defence Online presents the edited highlights… “British defence is about much more than big platforms: our innovative SMEs, the life blood of British defence, are experts in every part of the […]
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Ministers from the Office for Veteran’s Affairs met with ex-armed forces personnel embarking in software careers at Salesforce.
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