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Boeing Defence UK has secured a £16.9 million contract extension to provide continued support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Gladiator synthetic training environment. This two-year bridging contract ensures the maintenance of this critical multi-domain training capability until 2028, aligning with the strategic ambitions set forth in the recent Strategic ...


The Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus Helicopters UK a two-year contract, valued at £33.6 million, to provide initial in-service support for the new fleet of six H145 helicopters. The contract, managed by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), will ensure the maintenance and support for the aircraft, which are designated ...


The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a significant procurement opportunity for the provision of advanced air traffic control (ATC) visual simulators for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A recently published tender notice outlines a requirement for 16 simulator units to be deployed across various RAF sites, establishing a new ...


BAE Systems has secured a significant five-year contract from the United States Navy for the continued production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kits. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract holds a maximum value of $1.7 billion, providing a long-term framework for supply. An initial order ...


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