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DPRTE partner Dstl announces competition for autonomous gap crossing survey technology

February 12, 2020

Official DPRTE 2020 partner, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has released competition information for autonomous gap crossing survey technology for use during missions. Dstl is seeking autonomous gap crossing survey tools to help personnel cross bodies of water and other ‘gaps’ in the map. Currently, the only way of identifying ...

Contract awarded for DPRTE 2020 partner DIO’s new headquarters

February 11, 2020

The £10.7 million contract to build the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) new headquarters building has been awarded to Kier. The new DIO building will be based on the site at Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington in Lichfield, Staffordshire. DIO plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s Armed Forces by building, maintaining ...

Submarine Delivery Agency releases its first annual report

Maritime February 10, 2020

DPRTE 2020 Partner, the Submarine Delivery Agency, has released its first Annual Report and Accounts as progress continues on the Dreadnought and Astute programmes. The SDA was established in March 2018 to strengthen the procurement and in-service support of nuclear-powered submarines by setting up a new delivery organisation to manage the ...

Babcock International confirmed as a Prime Partner for DPRTE 2020

February 5, 2020

Babcock International are the latest big name to confirm their presence at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2020 taking place on 3 September at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities. They will appear ...