Swindon based PPM Systems are increasing observational antenna radius by solving signal distribution limitations.

Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 - have taken place in Germany this week, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge.

BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business is marking the start of construction on its new 236,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Scottish supplier of high-performance leather to airlines and seat manufacturers, Muirhead, has today unveiled its pioneering vision for neurodiverse-friendly aircraft seat covers.

The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

At this year's IT²EC, experts from across Strategic Command showcased how it is 'Sharpening Defence’s Edge' and highlighted the role of its Defence Cyber Academy in ushering in a new era of training, educating and reskilling cyber specialists.

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) welcomed Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps to Abbey Wood earlier this week, where he took the opportunity to highlight its work supplying kit to Ukraine, as well as underscoring how the new defence procurement model will deliver equipment to British Armed Forces quicker than ever before.

A mothership to host a suite of cutting-edge remotely-operated and autonomous systems to keep UK waters safe has been welcomed into the Royal Navy.

Air bp has today launched its new customer portal for general aviation, myairbp.

Smiths Detection has today launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground-breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.

Croydon Council and London Gatwick have signed an Economic Growth Charter to help drive future economic growth, boost skills and create new jobs for residents.

As Sponsor of the Royal Navy’s newest frigate, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited HMS Venturer in Rosyth.

Viasat today officially opened its highly advanced International Business Headquarters in London.

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) at Hamburg Messe, Germany, 28th-30th May 2024, is bringing together airlines and cabin interiors professionals across the global supply chain to shape future cabin concepts, highlighting connectivity and eco-friendly solutions.

Industry Minister Alan Mak joined UK aerospace industry leaders at an event to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), a joint government-industry funded organisation that drives world-class research in sustainable aviation.

Babcock has unveiled its latest experiential tool - Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE) - at IT2EC, designed to support individual and collective training and ensure military and civil resilience teams are ready to face the most demanding and realistic environments.

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new defence agreement to encourage cooperation on defence and industrial issues.

Farsound's Americas team is showcasing the company's suite of specialised logistics, supply chain services and aero-engine parts products today at MRO Americas in Chicago, taking place 9th-11th April.

HMG Paints today announced its participation in the upcoming DVD2024 Show, scheduled to take place 18th - 19th September 2024 at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire.

Spatial computing company, Hadean and 4C Strategies, a provider of training readiness and organisational resilience solutions, are set to demonstrate an integration of systems for collective training at IT2EC 2024 in London.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – which will host the UK flagship cyber conference CYBERUK 2024 being held at the ICC Birmingham 13th–15th May 2024, has confirmed the event's speaker lineup.

A Portsmouth-based engineer has designed the UK’s principal D-Day beacon that will be manufactured and lit in the city as part of the nation’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June.

Evolve Dynamics has signed a new partnership agreement with Criterion Solutions to take industry-leading uncrewed systems technology into the markets of Australia and New Zealand.

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has hosted its inaugural Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Open Day at Abbey Wood, providing details of opportunities within forthcoming defence projects.

Rheinmetall House in Bristol, UK, the newly acquired Vehicle Systems International (VSI) headquarters, has been officially opened by Andy Start, CEO of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

Italian aerospace, defence and security firm, Leonardo has secured its presence at the Bahrain International Airshow for the seventh year.

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) has celebrated the official opening of its flagship facility in Maidenhead, UK, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion and development.

The 33rd annual Ministry of Defence (MoD) Sanctuary Awards held earlier this week, have recognised the outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MoD in the past year.

Engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components and solutions, Foremost Electronics, is advancing its engagement with the defence market by showcasing its increasing range of products for defence applications at DPRTE 2024.

Scottish based aviation leather supplier Muirhead is set to unveil its chrome and heavy metal-free FreeTAN tanning solution with free FR technology at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, being held at Hamburg Messe, 28th-30th May.

NATS was crowned a winner at the prestigious Air Traffic Management Awards in Geneva yesterday, overcoming competition from highly deserving projects from around the world.

The inaugural Police Industry Charter was launched at Security and Policing on Wednesday 13th of March 2024 by senior leaders in policing, government and industry. 

ODU will be showcasing their latest military connector technology solutions at DPRTE - being held 27th March 2024 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre - including their Advanced Military Connector (AMC) range.

Lockheed Martin has showcased UK sovereign technologies developed by British engineers in support of the British Army’s participation in Project Convergence, an event held over the last few weeks to demonstrate next-generation deterrence technologies to an international audience in the United States.

Chertsey based Compass Group - a specialist in providing food and support services to various sectors including defence - launched its first transition plan at a climate summit it hosted in London last month, showing what it takes to decarbonise its multibillion-pound business.

Today Sustainable Aviation (SA) launches a new manifesto outlining the aviation industry’s commitment to achieving net zero and minimising the impact of noise, while maximising the economic benefits that aviation delivers across the nations and regions of the UK.

Pupils from a school in Didsbury enjoyed a day at Manchester Airport on Friday, learning about careers in aviation from female airport colleagues, as part of International Women’s Day.

A vision for truly integrated airspace will headline the industry-leading products and solutions being showcased by NATS at CANSO Airspace World in Geneva on 19th – 21st March.

Cambridge based Marshall will be participating in the three-day Combat Engineering and Logistics Conference (CEL) in Warsaw, Poland, that opens on 12th March.

Sedgefield Co. Durham based Kromek, will be demonstrating its range of radiological detection products at the UK Government’s annual Security and Policing event on 12th-14th March at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with the National Space Academy and Viasat to host dozens of young people at a week-long Space Camp at the University of Sunderland.

Thompson Aero Seating yesterday hosted a prestigious aerospace industry event at its facilities in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, in conjunction with ADS NI, with Invest Northern Ireland providing the guest speaker.

An event focused on the future of electric aviation - The Electric Aviation Symposium - took place last week in Warwick, bringing together key stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem.

Zygo Corporation has announced that it will be showcasing its extensive range of products and services at this year’s Space-Comm Expo, 6th-7th March, being held next week at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, including 3D optical metrology instruments, optical parts and components.

Airbus Helicopters and Bristow Group announced a framework contract for up to 15 H135 helicopters (five firm orders, plus 10 options) during this year’s HAI Heli-Expo.

Leonardo and Sloane have announced a major reinforcement of their collaboration in the UK and Ireland commercial helicopter market at Heli-Expo 2024, with the signing of Preliminary Sales Contracts for nine AW09 next-generation single engine aircraft and new orders for two AW109 Grand New and two AW109 Trekker light twins at Heli-Expo 2024.

Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) today announced the official launch of Farnborough International Space Show, a new annual UK space industry event taking place from next year (19th-20th March 2025) at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, which will connect the global space community across industry, defence, ...

London Gatwick, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Jobcentre Plus, welcomed more than 350 job seekers to promote the jobs and careers on offer throughout the airport.

Avon Protection today launched its new EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN protective suit - a pivotal addition to its range of CBRN protective wear - at ENFORCE TAC 2024, being held at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany (26th-28th February).

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to facilitate the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Hub with a specific focus on technology, research and innovation.

Syensqo, previously part of Solvay group, has announced that it will be showcasing new advances and entering sustainable mobility and technology collaborations, at JEC 2024, taking place in Paris next month (5th-7th March).

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has released a consultation that explains forthcoming changes to its reporting guidance and to the Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS).

The Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge has visited RAF Valley on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, to see the results of investment into fighter jet training.

RTX is set to feature its latest commercial and defence technologies at the Singapore Airshow taking place 19th-24th February.

Wayland Additive, an OEM of next generation eBeam metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, will showcase its Calibur3 capabilities at AMADS (AM for Aerospace, Defence & Space), being held in Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, 27th and 28th February.

As part of its ongoing drive to encourage more young people to begin a career in automation and engineering, FANUC UK is inviting the country’s brightest young minds to take part in the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition.

The UK-Ukraine TechExchange has been launched, the first non-profit startup support programme of its kind specialising in DefenceTech and AgriTech collaboration between the UK and Ukraine.

The Armchair Airshow - launched four years ago when pandemic restrictions banned public events to give aviation fans behind the scenes insights from their living rooms - is returning on Saturday 15th June as a live event, Aerobility Live.

Sixty seasons of dynamic displays inspiring millions of people will be celebrated by the Red Arrows in 2024.

Smiths Detection supplied its high-energy X-ray screening systems to help secure the NFL Super Bowl attended by 68,000 people on Sunday 11th February 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Smith Myers and AgustaWestland Aviation Services (AWAS) have formed a partnership to bring Smith Myers award-winning ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location and communication systems to existing Leonardo helicopter users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regions.

The Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Innovation Hub summit held last Thursday (8th February) revealed that the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027.

Strategic Command’s Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub in Hampshire, recently hosted a visit from the Hybrid Centre of Excellence, Finland, providing valuable insights into wargaming solutions.

Affinity Flying Training Services (Affinity) participated in the annual Apprenticeships Parliamentary Fair yesterday, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week.

BAE Systems has confirmed its participation in the biennial Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), being held again at the Sakhir Airbase Bahrain, 13th-15th November 2024.

The defence relationship between the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deepened, after the Defence Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement met their counterparts in Riyadh, where they agreed to progress work on creating a partnership to develop advanced new defence capabilities.

Milanion NTGS and Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial have joined forces to develop and manufacture advanced defence equipment, offering important capabilities and innovative solutions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the region.

Bristol based air system company, AERALIS, is showcasing its capabilities at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, 4th-8th February 2024.

ADS - the association representing the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors - this week launched its manifesto for 2024, setting out its recommendations for the next government to secure UK advantage.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has today launched a new Themed Competition called ‘Small, Lightweight, Trace Explosives Detector’.

Farnborough International has today announced the launch of Farnborough International Space Show, a new, annual UK space industry event, to pioneer the commercial space age.

The 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards have been held, honouring those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace and welcoming the latest Living Legend inductees.

South Yorkshire has become home to England’s first Newton Room, a permanent classroom with three table top flight simulators used to teach students various Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts including aviation modules.

The Indian Army has showcased its new ALAKRAN Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (VMIMS) − locally developed under the ‘Made in India’ initiative by Mahindra and Milanion NTGS − at India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Milanion, through its UAE entity, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Al Seer Marine to work on strategic opportunities within the local market for the development, promotion and sales of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), aligning with local ‘Made in UAE’ manufacturing.

Defence Equipment & Support’s Space Delivery Team is inviting industry partners to demonstrate how they can support efforts to deliver Assured Alternative Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) technologies to enable UK forces to effectively operate in GNSS denied or degraded environments across the world.

Worthing based LEMO UK will be introducing its new product portfolio at the upcoming Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show, set to take place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, from the 6th to 8th of February.

BAE Systems will be introducing its advanced multidomain capabilities at the second World Defense Show, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month, 4th - 8th February.

ODU-UK Ltd will be showcasing their latest military connectors at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show, taking place at the Farnborough Exhibition Centre, 6th-8th February 2024.

Service Personnel from the Army, Navy, RAF and the Civil service have gathered at the Defence Hackathon to help develop and code solutions to key defence problems.

The British Embassy Manila this week hosted its first comprehensive cybersecurity event, illustrating its commitment to and support for cybersecurity resilience in the Philippines.

Construction of a new visitors’ pavilion to commemorate the D-Day landings has begun in Normandy, France.

Exercise Mudmaster, recently held by 154 (Scottish) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and organised in collaboration with the British Army Motorsports Association (BAMA) and the Scottish Land Rover Owners Club (SLROC), has served to help advance driving skills whilst strengthening military-civilian collaboration

Glasgow Airport will host its annual jobs fair next week on Wednesday 17th January, with more than 500 roles up for grabs.

CAE President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marc Parent will be inducted as a Living Legend of Aviation during the organisation's annual gala on 19th January 2024.

The world’s largest privately owned exhibition organiser, Easyfairs, today announced the acquisition of European Trade & Exhibition Services, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, bolstering its already extensive engineering and manufacturing portfolio that incorporates Advanced Engineering as well as many other brands ...

A unique art exhibition showing armour that has saved the lives of Ukrainians is heading to London for the first time to the High Commission of Canada Gallery on Trafalgar Square from 19th to 31st January 2024.

Thales’ Land team will be showing their latest innovations at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC) taking place later this month at London’s Twickenham Stadium, 22nd-25th January.

Defence technology expert, MARSS, has played a prominent role in a counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) exercise carried out by the US and Saudi Arabia.

Space-Comm Expo has announced the first wave of its keynote speakers, including space scientist and astronaut in training Professor Suzie Imber and the who’s who of industry CEOs, CTOs and founders from the likes of NATO, Space Florida and Thales Alenia Space.

Serco announced today that it is supporting the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) STEM programme, which will include sharing its expertise with young people at a number of STEM events.

A group of students from St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland - ‘The Interceptors’ - emerged victorious at the 2023 RTX Quadcopter Final, held at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

In an effort to meet the need for urgent action on sustainable aviation, Cranfield and the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) have launched the Global Sustainable Aviation Exchange (GSAE).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) simulation capability, the Virtual Proving Ground (VPG), has enabled users to test emerging technologies during a recent Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE).

UK and Ukrainian government officials, together with key stakeholders from UK and Ukrainian industry, have met to discuss trade links and opportunities for long-term defence industry cooperation, during the first UK Government-led trade mission to the country.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has announced the 2023 winners of the global aerospace community’s most prestigious and long-standing awards honouring achievement and innovation, who were celebrated at the Society’s Awards Ceremony, held in London yesterday evening.

Space health experts at Northumbria University have won a global competition that will enable them to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts during spaceflight.

JFD Australia has successfully demonstrated its submarine rescue system during annual ocean exercises, White Carillon, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia.

Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to STEM activities, receiving the award for Best Small to Medium Enterprise in the UK Space Agency funded, Space Inspiration Awards, which were held during this year’s UK Space Conference in Belfast last month.

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group has worked alongside the British Army, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry, to interrogate some of the latest technology as part of the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) 2023.

Babcock has developed a technology with the capability of controlling single or entire fleets of vehicles in a defence environment.