SME View: Flying the flag for British manufacturing

In our second article featuring SMEs in the defence arena, we speak to Jo Ashburner Farr, CEO and Operations Director of Red Dragon Flagmakers in Swansea. With an interesting career spanning the design, manufacture, retail and wholesale of her own brand of eco baby products through to flag making via business development in leadership and […]

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Dstl launches Data Science Challenge

Challenging data scientists to help improve the nation’s defence, security and prosperity, Dstl has launched its latest competition. In its first public competition, Dstl is looking for the brightest minds in data science to help solve real-world problems. The challenges encompass detecting and classifying vehicles from aerial imagery, while others will be asked to help […]

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Royal Marines restructure

The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones has confirmed that the Royal Marines will be restructured in order to better balance a growing Royal Navy. As part of the Navy’s regular review into its structure, it was identified that skills could be better balanced in the future particularly with £178 billion equipment plan and rising […]

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USAFA CREATIVE SERVICES

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) and REQUST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for the upcoming USAFA Creative Services acquisition.  This SS/RFI is for information and planning purposes only and

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‘Russian navy more active than during Cold War’ says top NATO officer

THE head of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command has claimed that Russia’s naval fleet is currently more active than at any time during the Cold War. Navy Admiral Michelle Howard raised concerns that the distributed nature of the deployments could end up “splitting and distracting” NATO. Howard, who heads NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command and […]

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EDA consultation examines impact of 3D-printing technologies

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has identified 3D printing has as one of the key enabling technologies to improve European industrial competitiveness. The EDA will explore how benefits of 3D printing can transfer to the sphere of defence capabilities. Mobility, sustainability, effect and protection in relation to field repair & maintenance, reduced logistic burden and […]

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GB-Bath: 32 Student Flats

Scheme comprises construction of a four storey building providing 32 student studios (sui-generis) and associated development.The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastructure, enabling and access roads.
Detailed plans have been gran

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HMS Ocean could be sold as Brazilian navy show interest

Royal Navy Flagship HMS Ocean could be sold as the government opens talks with foreign governments. Last year, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that HMS Ocean would be decommissioned in 2018 as part of the Ministry of Defence’s raft of spending cuts. The Brazilian government has expressed an interest in buying the vessel and are […]

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Defence Secretary boosts Welsh jobs

Speaking last week the Defence Secretary announced a £330M contract to design the next-generation of battlefield communications on a visit to Wales. Sir Michael Fallon also formally handed over the St Athan ‘Super Hangar’ to Aston Martin. Both the Morpheus battlefield communications contract with General Dynamics UK (GDUK), and Aston Martin’s investment in St Athan […]

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FA448416Q1006 Coveralls

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice for a Blanket Purchase Agree

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Protecting against low-tech assaults on our critical infrastructure

Post-US election allegations of Russian hacking have focused attention on cyber security, but such cyber scenarios should not blind us to the possibility of low-tech assaults on our critical national infrastructure. Defence writer Mark Lane examines the nature of such threats to our water supply and how we might guard against them. In November 2015, […]

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UK troops bolster NATO Enhanced Forward Presence

UK troops have arrived in Poland and Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence and the UK’s enduring commitment to the region. Some 150 UK troops from the Army’s Light Dragoons have arrived in Poland to support a US-led battle-group, while further troops landed in Estonia to join the 800-strong British-led battle group based […]

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Showcasing innovation: DPRTE

At another successful DPRTE exhibition, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has (Dstl) showcased its latest developments. With the Dstl stand six people deep at times, it was obviously a popular choice for delegates see the latest innovations and to find out more about the Defence and Security Accelerator. One of the most popular exhibits […]

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