Author: Mario Jaconelli

Northrop Grumman has completed its first delivery of an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF). In November 2014, the Japan Ministry of Defence competitively selected the Company’s E-2D to fulfil an emerging next-generation airborne early warning requirement. Japan has operated the Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye since 1983 and is the largest […]

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The US Air Force and the FAA will establish joint agency goals to reduce aircrew shortage and encourage new recruits.

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DASA has launched a funding stream for open data sharing ideas for defence scenarios.

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A London VAPC event discussed veteran housing and homelessness with representatives from 13 local authorities.

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Raytheon and Infinity Technology Services have secured a two-year Mentor Protégé program contract from the US Air Force. Mentor Protégé programs help the Department of Defense diversify its supplier base by giving small businesses experience in high-demand disciplines with a mentor company. Raytheon will help ITS mature its cyber security design, testing, defense and verification […]

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BAE Systems announced the purchase of the key assets of Riptide Autonomous Solutions (Riptide), a Massachusetts-based provider of innovative unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) technology and solutions. Riptide employees will join the BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector, many as part of the FAST Labs organisation, where scientists and engineers innovate capabilities to address some of the […]

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Leaders including Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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Warship HMS Duncan joined a humanitarian training exercise in Cyprus focusing on search and rescue.

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Sikorsky has formally responded to the German Air Force “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber” (STH) Program call for competition. The Lockheed Martin company expects to offer the CH-53K King Stallion, in response to the official Request for Proposals, which is expected this summer. The new STH heavy lifter will allow the Bundeswehr to move troops and equipment more quickly, safely […]

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has revealed it will provide artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through their Program Support Center (PSC) contract. Through this contract, GDIT becomes pre-qualified to compete on task orders to help HHS utilise advanced technologies for their modernisation efforts. The multiple award, […]

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With the security threats from hostile drones evolving at pace, it’s critical that the UK’s military and security forces benefit from the very latest technology to stay ahead of the curve. Here, we take a look at how the Ministry of Defence is seeking solutions to counter these threats through one of DASA’s latest competitions.  The introduction of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), or drones as they are more commonly known, has been one […]

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BiP Solutions in association with Defence Online and DPRTE 2019 is pleased to launch Procurement in Defence: Key Themes and Trends 2019.  The market report examines defence opportunities, the MOD’s efforts to improve industrial engagement, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s commercial transformation and the drive for innovation across the sector. The report follows on the heels […]

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