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The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring FSbD 3.2 UAV Requirements from QinetiQ Limited under a contract valued at GBP 299,267. This involves defining or specifying requirements for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of the Fly Safe by Design (FSbD) 3.2 initiative, likely aimed at enhancing aviation safety standards in defence applications. The strategic context aligns with the UK MoD's broader emphasis on innovative defence technologies and engineering support, as evidenced by concurrent investments in AI, digital tools, and platform sustainment for assets like RAF Typhoons.
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