Military of the United Kingdom

London Charity The Victory Services Club (VSC) is 'Happy' to be back

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Giovedì, Maggio 13, 2021
Articles, Military of the United Kingdom, Tyburnia, Victory Services Club, Happiness, Ceremony, WE Charity

b'LONDON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A London charity and military club is so \'happy\' with Monday\'s roadmap announcement that they have created a video of staff singing and dancing along with \'Happy\' the Pharrell Williams song.\nThe Victory Services Club (VSC) is a military members club, located in Central London near Marble Arch.

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  • b'LONDON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A London charity and military club is so \'happy\' with Monday\'s roadmap announcement that they have created a video of staff singing and dancing along with \'Happy\' the Pharrell Williams song.\nThe Victory Services Club (VSC) is a military members club, located in Central London near Marble Arch.
  • The Club is a registered charity that re-invests revenue from commercial events to fund schemes, including free breaks for injured members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
  • Our staff loved creating the video and we now want to share our happiness wider.
  • The Club\'s seven event spaces can cater for a capacity of 10-300 and can accommodate a wide spectrum of events, including conferences, meetings, exhibitions, receptions and award ceremonies.\n'

BAE Systems to Support International F-16 Fighter Fleet

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Martedì, Aprile 6, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Contracts, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Hardware, Defense, Companies, Military of the United Kingdom, BAE Systems, British Aerospace, Royal Air Force, BAE Systems Inc.

BAE Systems has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force with a value of up to $600 million to supply the international fleet of F-16 aircraft with support equipment.

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  • BAE Systems has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force with a value of up to $600 million to supply the international fleet of F-16 aircraft with support equipment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210406005168/en/
    The U.S. Air Force contract with BAE Systems will ensure support equipment for the fleet of F-16 aircraft in more than 25 countries through 2031.
  • From Boresighting avionics testing and vehicle management system tests to aircraft power, hydraulics, and electrical systems support, BAE Systems comprehensive approach is a key enabler for F-16 sustainment worldwide.
  • BAE Systems also provides the I-level avionics test systems and supports the USM-464/638 for the U.S. Air Force and F-16 international users.

Armed Forces Bill

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Sabato, Febbraio 27, 2021
Military of the United Kingdom, Justice, Clemency, Pardons, Penology, Armed Forces Act, Pension, Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act, Reserve Forces Act

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about service in the reserve forces; to make provision about pardons for certain abolished service offences; to make provision about war pensions; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about service in the reserve forces; to make provision about pardons for certain abolished service offences; to make provision about war pensions; and for connected purposes.

UK Government Invests in MOD and NATO with Significant Agile IT and Digital Transformation Contract for CDW and Viasat UK

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Lunedì, Novembre 23, 2020
Data management, Defense, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Other Defense, Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, Agile

ARRC is NATOs rapidly deployable headquarters that acts as a nerve centre for operations and crisis response.

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  • ARRC is NATOs rapidly deployable headquarters that acts as a nerve centre for operations and crisis response.
  • Over the course of the programme, decision-makers and technicians at the MOD, ARRC, CDW and Viasat will collaborate and develop integrated systems, making use of agile technical and commercial processes.
  • The LELANTOS programme will deliver technological transformation aligned to the core objectives of both the MOD and ARRC.
  • Steve Beeching, Managing Director of Viasat UK, said: Programme LELANTOS provides an opportunity to challenge the status quo and drive agile C3 innovation across NATO and its allies.

Cobham Mission Systems Expands Facilities at Royal Air Force Brize Norton

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Giovedì, Novembre 5, 2020
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electronic design automation, Technology, Engineering, Military of the United Kingdom, AirTanker Services, Air refueling, Aviation, Military, Cobham, Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, Norton, Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft, RAF Brize Norton

Cobham Mission Systems , the world leading supplier of aerospace critical control solutions, today announced the expansion of its facilities supporting the AirTanker consortium at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

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  • Cobham Mission Systems , the world leading supplier of aerospace critical control solutions, today announced the expansion of its facilities supporting the AirTanker consortium at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
  • This supports the Voyager fleet of Airbus A330s, which provide state-of-the-art air-to-air refuelling, air transport and aero-medical evacuation capability for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
  • Our team is thrilled to be advancing our Service Centre operations in the AirTanker facility at Brize Norton, said Jonathan Connell, senior vice president general manager for Cobham Mission Systems in the UK.
  • By opening more bandwidth of its service and repair team at Brize Norton, Cobham Mission Systems plans to boost service flow and support at its facilities in Wimborne.

Viasat Wins UK Ministry of Defence Contract to Supply Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Equipment on the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigate

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Mercoledì, Novembre 4, 2020
Warships, Military of the United Kingdom, Ships, Type 31 frigate, Type 26 frigate, Frigate, Type 23 frigate, Royal Navy, BAE Systems

"We are very proud to be able to supply our world-class technology to the UK Ministry of Defence.

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  • "We are very proud to be able to supply our world-class technology to the UK Ministry of Defence.
  • The Type 31 frigate programme is designed to deliver to the Royal Navy five flexible and affordable frigates that, alongside the BAE Systems-built Type 26 frigate, will replace the UK's current Type 23 frigates.
  • The Viasat UHF SATCOM solution will provide reliable, dependable BLOS communications for the Royal Navy's Type 31 vessels, when introduced into service.
  • Viasat UK Ltd. provides security and communications expertise to rapidly deliver new sovereign technologies to the UK defence and civilian markets.

Viasat Wins UK Ministry of Defence Contract to Supply Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Equipment on the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigate

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Mercoledì, Novembre 4, 2020
Warships, Military of the United Kingdom, Ships, Type 31 frigate, Type 26 frigate, Frigate, Type 23 frigate, Royal Navy, BAE Systems

"We are very proud to be able to supply our world-class technology to the UK Ministry of Defence.

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  • "We are very proud to be able to supply our world-class technology to the UK Ministry of Defence.
  • The Type 31 frigate programme is designed to deliver to the Royal Navy five flexible and affordable frigates that, alongside the BAE Systems-built Type 26 frigate, will replace the UK's current Type 23 frigates.
  • The Viasat UHF SATCOM solution will provide reliable, dependable BLOS communications for the Royal Navy's Type 31 vessels, when introduced into service.
  • Viasat UK Ltd. provides security and communications expertise to rapidly deliver new sovereign technologies to the UK defence and civilian markets.

Cubic Wins Contract to Supply F-35 P5 Ground Subsystem for UK Ministry of Defence Training

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Venerdì, Ottobre 16, 2020
Software, Defense, Other Defense, Hardware, Contracts, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Military, British Armed Forces, Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force, Squadron

We look forward to providing additional training capability via our P5 ground subsystem for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force F-35 training.

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  • We look forward to providing additional training capability via our P5 ground subsystem for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force F-35 training.
  • The P5CTS ground subsystem enables the live monitoring and management of P5-equipped aircraft with a single ground station and remote range unit.
  • The ground subsystem is a foundational element for air combat training exercises as it will enable combined training for squadrons from the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and U.K. partner nations.
  • The ground subsystem will be installed by Cubic at the MOD Hebrides Range and will add another training range to P5CTS global network.

Committee to question Plymouth City Council and Unions

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Venerdì, Settembre 4, 2020
Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, Military, Defence Logistics Organisation

The Defence Committees inquiry is examining the defence industrial policy of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), exploring procurement policy in relation to UK prosperity and the Departments impact on the defence supply chain.

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  • The Defence Committees inquiry is examining the defence industrial policy of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), exploring procurement policy in relation to UK prosperity and the Departments impact on the defence supply chain.
  • In this third evidence session the committee will question Plymouth City Council and its local partners on the role of the defence procurement in local prosperity.
  • It will also question union representatives on the current challenges in defence industrial policy, sovereign capabilities, skills, prosperity and developments in the Fleet Solid Support ships contract.

Committee to question Plymouth City Council and Unions

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Venerdì, Settembre 4, 2020
Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, Military, Defence Logistics Organisation

The Defence Committees inquiry is examining the defence industrial policy of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), exploring procurement policy in relation to UK prosperity and the Departments impact on the defence supply chain.

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  • The Defence Committees inquiry is examining the defence industrial policy of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), exploring procurement policy in relation to UK prosperity and the Departments impact on the defence supply chain.
  • In this third evidence session the committee will question Plymouth City Council and its local partners on the role of the defence procurement in local prosperity.
  • It will also question union representatives on the current challenges in defence industrial policy, sovereign capabilities, skills, prosperity and developments in the Fleet Solid Support ships contract.