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Author: BusinessWire

Textron Aviation Defense, a U.S.-based aerospace and defence subsidiary of Textron Inc., has secured its first contract to deliver Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II aircraft and training systems to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force. The contract supports pilot training and international military readiness.

Author: Globe Newswire

KBR, a U.S.-based engineering and technology firm, has been awarded a $350 million (€298m) technical support contract by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to advance Earth observation capabilities. The five-year agreement covers AI-driven analytics, IT systems, and satellite data preservation.

Author: Gript

RTÉ has issued a national procurement tender worth €1 million to expand its Brussels office. The process seeks bids for news production, office facilities, and additional services to strengthen coverage of the EU and international affairs.

Author: Donegal Daily

Thales UK Ltd has been awarded a €20 million national procurement contract to supply Ireland’s Defence Forces with an Integrated Communications and Hearing Protection System. The project supports operational readiness and integrates with a €76 million radio modernisation programme.

Author: Railway Supply

Ireland’s national procurement landscape advances with Iarnród Éireann awarding Alstom a €160 million contract to supply 100 X’trapolis carriages for the DART+ programme. The order includes 15-year maintenance and supports electrification and battery-powered units across Dublin.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The national procurement sector is increasingly defined by the integration of social impact, technological innovation, and strategic delivery. This edition highlights how organisations are embedding measurable value into their operations while driving sector-wide progress. First, ‘The NOW Group Wins Best Procurement Social Value Award at National Procurement Awards 2025’ held recently demonstrates how procurement can advance inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement. Its initiatives generate tangible social outcomes while creating benchmarks for operational excellence across multiple regions as the 2026 cycle approaches. Additionally, ‘Stadler to supply new electro-diesel trains for Dublin Belfast service’ illustrates the critical role of procurement in enabling infrastructure and service improvements. Strategic sourcing ensures reliability, efficiency, and long-term impact in large-scale transport initiatives. In the international sphere, ‘Systems Advisory Services secures national procurement contract for Airways server upgrade’ reflects how forward-looking procurement decisions support critical IT infrastructure. Effective supplier collaboration and precise delivery reinforce resilience, innovation, and sector readiness. These stories collectively underscore how strategic procurement balances social value, operational efficiency, and technological advancement. They demonstrate a sector driving measurable impact, shaping infrastructure, and fostering innovation across public and private domains.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The NOW Group was named Best Procurement Social Value Award winner at the recently concluded National Procurement Awards 2025. As attention turns to the 2026 cycle, the achievement sets a clear benchmark for embedding social value into strategic procurement.

Author: ExecutiveBiz

McLean, Virginia-based Integral Federal has been awarded a position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion (€128.35bn) SHIELD multiple-award contract. The 10-year programme supports defence innovation, AI integration, and systems engineering capabilities.

Author: Reseller News

New Zealand-based hybrid cloud provider Systems Advisory Services has secured a national procurement contract from Airways for a $1.7 million (€1.4m) server upgrade supporting air traffic control systems. The project strengthens critical infrastructure and ICT resilience

Author: Water Magazine

NI Water has completed the second phase of a government-supported solar project across five sites in Northern Ireland. The initiative, funded with c.£3 million, advances national renewable energy targets and infrastructure development.