Qinetiq
has been awarded an
MoDcontract worth almost £24m over the next 10-years by the Harrier Integrated Project Team (IPT) for through-life support of Harrier aircraft.
The IPT ensures the long-term availability and capability of the Harrier fleet. Under this contract Qinetiq will provide independent technical services and deliver a multi functional support programme designed to provide flexibility and value for money to MoD. Three key capability delivery and support areas include: independent T&E and flight-test services, capability assurance and technical capability support.
‘This order represents a significant step forward for us, both in the way MoD approaches through-life support and in the way Qinetiq is both perceived and develops long-term working partnerships with them,’ said Mary Carver, MD of Qinetiq’s iX Managed Services business.
‘This is a fantastic achievement for pan-Qinetiq teams,’ added Carver. ‘It further strengthens the technical support services work we provide to MoD and ensures continuation of our focus on delivering operational capability and value for money.’
Radio wave weapon knocks out drone swarms
I hope they have assessed how easy it is to shield a drone against the attack. Hopefully the shielding would add too much weight.