Desider №86 2015

Desider

Год / месяц: 2015/8
Номер: 86
Страниц: 48
Язык: English
Формат: PDF -  8.71 MB

Magazine of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)
Журнал министерства обороны Великобритании, посвящённый вооружению, техники и службам поддержки

SENIOR LEADERS COMMENT
06 COM(Fleet) talks about DE&S Transformation
NEWS
08 Scout SV support contract
Hundreds of jobs have been created with the announcement of a new contract for the Army’s new fighting vehicles.
11 New logistics facility in Barrow-in-Furness
BAE Systems has awarded a £23 million contract to Shepherd Construction as part of their ongoing transformation programme.
12 CDM commendations 2015
A full report on this year’s award ceremony in recognition of the hard work DE&S staff have undertaken in support of the Armed Forces.
14 New 40mm Cannon for Scout and Warrior
The latest milestone for the armoured vehicles as a new cannon contract is agreed with CTA International.
16 Minister brings mighty aircraft carrier to life
The colossal diesel engines of HMS Queen Elizabeth are powered up by Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne.
18 T23 programme success
The Type 23 support programme gets a boost with the award of two contracts worth £80 million to upgrade the frigates power supply.
FEATURES
20 Artful, DE&S looks on with pride
A significant milestone for the Astute programme as third of class Artful prepares to exit its construction yard.
22 A400M ATLAS “Absolutely on track”
Programme for the RAF’s heavy lift capability continues as delivery of the aircraft recommence.
24 Airseeker
Minister announces delivery of second state of the art signals intelligence plane to RAF expected in September, seven months ahead of schedule.
26 Technology is key
Feature examining how the Technology Office is leading the way in technology and innovation across DE&S and highlights a range of the latest developments in the field.