Author: Mario Jaconelli

BAE Systems reach key F-35 milestone

BAE Systems has announced a critical program milestone with the successful insertion of new technology into its EW systems for the global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The improved EW system delivers the same functionality of the previous system in a smaller footprint, reducing volume and power requirements – creating space for […]

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COTS over Cuts: Collaboration Key to Connecting Troops

Ken Peterman, President, Government Systems at Viasat examines how the transference of commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology can boost innovation, collaboration and save money in the defence industry.    Military resilience depends upon information networks  Secure, assured and ubiquitous communication is integral to every military operation across today’s battlespace. It’s critical that the right information is delivered accurately, securely and in a way that cannot be disrupted or […]

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TC1005 – Security Services

Manchester City Council are looking for a professional Security Services Provider (or providers) to support the Authority in delivering The “Our Manchester” Strategy, specifically in ensuring that those who live and work within the City and those who visi

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Defence Secretary and apprentices meet military’s most senior female officer

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, marked International Women’s Day alongside the most senior female military officer in the Armed Forces. On a visit to the Defence College of Technical Training in RAF Cosford, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Air Marshal Sue Gray met with some of the 45 female apprentices currently studying STEM trades at […]

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Facial recognition technology to tackle prison drug trafficking

The Justice Secretary David Gauke has revealed biometric technology, which can identify visitors who may be trafficking drugs into prisons, has been successfully trialled. The technology, which includes iris scanning and facial recognition software, has been tested at three jails and is part of a wider crackdown on drugs entering prisons. This trial comes against a […]

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Lockheed Martin opens cyber facility in San Antonio

Lockheed Martin has officially opened the doors to its newest cyber facility located at Port San Antonio’s Project Tech complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Since the Company’s decision eight months ago to lease the 15,000 square feet office, the building has been transformed into secure workspace, including labs to develop new cyber tools […]

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GB-Oldham: School (Extension)

Scheme comprises construction of a three storey teaching block over muga with associated hard landscaping. New muga to rear of sports hall and associated hard landscaping. Single storey extension to clegg block. Internal remodelling to selwyn and milne bl

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Transformation Fund to fast-track military robotic projects

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has committed £66 million of defence’s new multi-million-pound Transformation Fund to fast-track military robotic projects. The funding means that the British Army will benefit from a range of new equipment including new mini drones; remote-control capability for fighting vehicles; and autonomous logistic vehicles. The injection of funding from the new […]

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Cyber Awareness Week: UK’s biggest firms still lacking cyber awareness

A new government report has suggested that boards at some of the UK’s biggest companies still don’t fully understand the potential impact of a cyber attack. The Government’s Cyber Governance Health Check examines the approach to cyber security of the UK’s FTSE 350 companies. The 2018 report published this week reveals that less than a fifth […]

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