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DPRTE Engage partner DE&S negotiates construction vehicles contract worth £240 million

Land September 2, 2020

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 DE&S welcomes new RAF Lossiemouth simulator

Air September 1, 2020

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 ...

Gibraltar squadron to receive two cutting-edge Fast Patrol Craft

Maritime July 30, 2020

A £9.9 million contract has been signed with Merseyside-based Marine Specialised Technology (MST) for two new boats to replace the Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Craft. The six-year contract, which will support 30 jobs and create a further 25, will see construction of the two boats beginning in July 2020 and will ...

DPRTE Engage partner DE&S takes control of Poseidon fleet home

Air July 28, 2020

Facilities to house the Poseidon MRA Mk1 fleet have been handed over to DPRTE Engage partner, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), marking a major milestone in the Poseidon programme. DE&S, the MOD’s procurement arm, will take control of the £100 million strategic facility at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. Clocking in at over 33,000 ...