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DPRTE 23 Review: The defence supply chain has never been more important

Homeland April 12, 2023

The biggest DPRTE event to date saw the defence industry come together last week at Farnborough International. The event was attended by over 19,00 people – a record for DPRTE 23 – and provided a unique opportunity to showcase goods and services as well as the chance to engage directly with ...

DIO announces suppliers joining the Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework

Land March 13, 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced three new suppliers chosen to join the Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework. The Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework (NTSP) will be joined by KAD (KBR, Assystem, Dooson Babdock), Nuvia, and ACA (Atkins Cavendish Alliance) following a procurement process. NTSP is a 7-year framework, with ...

DASA invests £1million in training and welfare

Homeland November 4, 2019

DASA has invested £1million into new technology to improve training and welfare conditions. The funding will go towards technology such as AI, brain scanners, and neuroscience to improve training and welfare for service personnel. It is hoped that the innovations will improve mental health and wellbeing through improved support. The £1million funding ...

Townsville wins Chinook helicopter maintenance contract

Air November 10, 2016

Queensland, Australia’s reputation as a defence hub has been given a boost with crucial helicopter maintenance jobs coming to the city of Townsville. Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, has announced that Boeing Defence Australia has been selected as the preferred supplier for the maintenance of the Army’s new ...