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One of the UK’s ballistic missile submarines – HMS VICTORIOUS – will be modernised under a new £560M contract following an agreement with Babcock. The contract will support more than 1,000 jobs in Plymouth and the surrounding south-west region. Maintenance work will see the modernisation and upgrade of the submarine. As one ...
The US DOD has revealed it will transform its acquisition process to improve speed and flexibility. DOD officials have explained their plans to update the acquisition process to reduce bureaucracy and improve speed. Undersecretary for Acquisition Ellen M. Lord announced the framework and the changes are currently being tested at the ...
Minister for Defence and Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan addressed the UK Space Conference in Newport, South Wales. Anne-Marie Trevelyan explored threats and challenges and opportunities in her speech at the Space Conference, as well as reiterating the government’s pledge to increase defence budgets. She also explored the dangers that increased space exploration ...
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Homeland - DIO and Royal Navy sign contract for construction project in Cornwall
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