A new £2.4 billion contract to equip UK Armed Forces with essential fire power will sustain 4,000 jobs around the UK over 15 years, Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has announced. The Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS) will see BAE Systems manufacture 39 different munitions for the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air ...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are seeking innovative and novel solutions to assist military drone operators to improve usability in challenging and complex urban operations. This cross-departmental requirement between DASA and DE&S is designed for the rapid exploitation of technology and is the first of its kind. Up to ...
The military’s fleet of bulldozers, cranes and forklifts will soon be refreshed thanks to a £240 million maintenance contract negotiated by DPRTE Engage partner, DE&S. The fleet – known as MITER – is a valuable asset in peace time activities and operations around the world. In recent years the equipment has ...
DPRTE Engage partner Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) recently welcomed a new Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to RAF Lossiemouth following its delivery by giant Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft. The simulator is one of two that will be installed in the new £100-million strategic facility built by Boeing Defence UK. From Autumn ...