The United Kingdom has announced that 90 large and small industry and academic organizations are eligible to bid for contracts to support the development of the country’s hypersonic missile capabilities. The suppliers, which were included in the Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework agreement, can compete eight lots with a $1.26 billion maximum value...
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UK to Evaluate Bids for $1.27B New Medium Helicopter Contract
The British government is now accepting bids for the New Medium Helicopter program following the release of an invitation to negotiate during the International Military Helicopter conference in London. Only three companies are shortlisted to compete for the $1.27 billion NMH contract, namely Airbus Helicopters UK, Leonardo Helicopters UK and Lockheed Martin UK. According to...
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Jacobs To Provide Research, Tech Support for UK’s Nuclear Propulsion Program
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Jacobs a $132 million contract to provide research and technology support for the United Kingdom’s naval nuclear propulsion program. Under the eight-year agreement, the company will deliver technical services for the nuclear reactors, including the Rolls-Royce PWR2s, powering the British Royal Navy’s submarine fleet to ensure their safe...
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UK Seeking to Rev Up Unmanned Armed Forces Capabilities in New Drone Strategy
The United Kingdom is seeking to rev up its unmanned armed forces capabilities under a new drone strategy that its military leaders are planning, British Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge said. In a keynote speech on opening day of the DSEI trade show in London, Cartlidge disclosed that Britain’s defense officials “will be bringing forward...