Author: Mario Jaconelli

A team of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and MBDA engineers are to enhance the capability of the UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning aircraft by commencing work on the integration of next generation weapons. BAE Systems has received an initial funding award from Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor on the F-35 programme, to start integration efforts […]

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QinetiQ North America has announced that it has won the competition for the US Army’s Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS(I)) program. The seven-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued up to $164 million is for the delivery of small ground robots. It includes a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase worth approximately $20 million over […]

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Companies from across the UK defence industry came together in the first opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Government and Team Tempest partners over the future of Combat Air System development in the UK. The event in Farnborough was launched by Minister for Defence Procurement, Stuart Andrew, and saw 300 delegates including SMEs and […]

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has announced it will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) through their new information technology support services contract vehicle. The award will allow the Company to compete on individual task orders in support of DTRA’s mission and technology domains. The multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract holds a […]

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Buildings are being demolished at RAF Lakenheath to build a new flight simulator facility and air hangar.

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Two Denmark-based companies have announced software that will improve helicopter communications.

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The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $713 million contract for the production of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) for the first phase of Poland’s WISŁA air and missile defense program. Under this foreign military sales contract for WISŁA, Northrop Grumman will manufacture IBCS engagement operations centres and integrated […]

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The UK government is offering £150million funding for innovative aerospace design to modernise the industry.

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A new counter terrorism information hub has been launched to create collaboration between the public and private sector.

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With the desire to innovate and collaborate with the supply chain fundamental to MOD strategy, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will return to Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE), which this year is taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 28 March. DPRTE provides organisations such as DASA with the opportunity to […]

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The UK will boost its defensive capabilities by hosting a major international military exercise for two weeks from 30 March 2019. More than 10,000 military personnel, 35 warships, 5 submarines and 59 aircraft and helicopters from 13 countries will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior until 11 April. The aim of Joint Warrior is to […]

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Members of Joint Forces command have been recognised for exceptional work by Commander General Sir Charles Deverell.

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The Defence Secretary has announced a new fund to develop battlefield apps able to respond quickly to high-pressure scenarios.

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Rolls-Royce has secured a contract for a marine propulsion package for the Armed Forces of Malta.

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