Naval shipbuilder Bangkok Dock and the Thai Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Defence Technology Institute (DTI) have signed an agreement to collaborate on meeting a requirement in the Philippines to procure offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), Jane’s has learned. Under the memorandum of
Saab announced on 7 February that its sales rose 7% to SEK35.4 billion (USD3.7 billion) in 2019, as five of its six business areas saw gains. Saab’s adjusted operating income totalled SEK2.9 billion in 2019, up 15% from 2018. “I think we had an excellent year,” said Micael
The US Department of State has approved a potential USD990 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of up to 200 AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs), along with related equipment and services, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 7 February. Also
As US Navy leaders resurrect the debate around the vulnerability of the service’s aircraft carriers, supporters are again touting the vessels’ range of different missions. Michael Fabey reports on efforts to keep the carrier relevant While efforts by US Navy (USN) leadership failed last
The French Navy has ordered an interim fleet of four Airbus Helicopters H160 rotorcraft for search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, the manufacturer announced on 10 February. The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four civil-variant H160s to the French Navy to bridge the gap between
Boeing Australia has completed assembly of the fuselage structure of the first ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aircraft it is developing in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Australian subsidiary of the larger Boeing company announced this milestone for the first of
Test events conducted on the US Navy's (USN's) Self-Defense Test Ship (SDTS) have revealed significant problems affecting the ship self-defence capability of the new DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer, according to the Pentagon's Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). The poor results
Initial operating capability (IOC) for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) next-generation fleet of more than 3,500 protected and unprotected medium and heavy high mobility logistics vehicles was declared by Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on 7 February. The fleet, which has already
Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has agreed a multi-year deal to become an authorised gaming partner of stock car racing series Nascar in the US.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has cancelled The Daily Fantasy Football Company's B2C gaming service licence after ruling that the operator breached a number of its regulations.
A New York State appeals court has struck down a law allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state, ruling the games to be illegal gambling.
Licensed gambling operators in the state of West Virginia generated a collective $2.2m in sports wagering revenue in January, with mobile the most popular form of betting for consumers.
Sports wagering revenue from New York’s four commercial casinos picked up significantly in January 2020, with revenue of $1.9M, more than double the record-low figure posted in December 2019.
Nasir Jamshed, a former professional cricket player for the Pakistan national team, has been sentenced to 17 months in jail for his part in a match-fixing scheme.
Swedish sports betting operator Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG) has agreed a sponsorship deal with Svensk Travsport, the country’s national association for horse racing.
Sportsbook solutions provider Sportnco has renewed its sports betting partnership with French operator NetBet.fr for five more years.
Other News Sources - Parts of Gloucestershire could have an Uber-style bus service as part of a £20million Government scheme.
Railnews - West Midlands Trains has been ordered to invest £20 million to improve services and recruit more drivers. The money also be used to reduce some fares. The Department for Transport said operators should consider its latest move as a warning that poor performance and a failure to meet contractual obligations will be met with a firm response. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said: One of my priorities is getting the trains to run on time, and as a commuter myself I understand all too well... Читать дальше...
Reading Evening Post - A driver claims 'botched' repairs are making the situation worse
Leeds Live - The road is due to be opened at the end of 2021
Manchester Evening News - Firefighters spent about an hour battling the blaze at the Stagecoach depot
Daily Post (North Wales) - Pictures show tracks have been left underwater and covered in debris
Mail Online - Boris Johnson is to fast-track plans to create 10 'free ports' in the UK. He wants the 'biggest upgrading' since the Victorians, a government source said. He is to also give HS2 the green light.
The Telegraph - Prime Minister set to announce Phase 1 and Phase 2a of HS2 will go ahead
Times Online - Boris Johnson will call this week for work on the northern phase of HS2 to be speeded up as he gives the controversial project a green light.