The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
RAF Airbus A400M takes off from grass runway in Poland amid Russian drone threat


RAF Airbus A400M takes off from grass runway in Poland amid Russian drone threat
The Royal Air Force has practised operating an Airbus A400M from a grass runway in Poland as NATO strengthens dispersed operations on its eastern flank.
Aerospace
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
Defence
British Army brings back war horses – this time in camouflage


British Army brings back war horses – this time in camouflage
The British Army is testing camouflage for horses as it explores whether mounted troops could support reconnaissance and logistics in difficult terrain.
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Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary


Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
With vast experience across national security, diplomacy and development, Lindy Cameron has become the first female Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Space
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine


Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora has conducted hot fire testing of its LEO engine at its Midlothian facility in Loanhead, demonstrating the potential of stronger, lightweight parts for future propulsion systems.

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The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
The British Army’s next Land Rover: Seven prospective LMV solutions


The British Army’s next Land Rover: Seven prospective LMV solutions
What to know about the seven known contenders for the British Army’s ambitious LMV programme to replace the Land Rover.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
Marshall Aerospace sale agreed: Why the Aurelius deal matters for UK defence


Marshall Aerospace sale agreed: Why the Aurelius deal matters for UK defence
The German investment group is acquiring a strategically important British military aviation business with decades of C-130 expertise.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine


Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora has conducted hot fire testing of its LEO engine at its Midlothian facility in Loanhead, demonstrating the potential of stronger, lightweight parts for future propulsion systems.
UK spends nearly £30m on SpaceX satellite services as military shifts to Starshield


UK spends nearly £30m on SpaceX satellite services as military shifts to Starshield
The UK military operates around 1,000 SpaceX Starshield terminals after spending nearly £30m on Starshield and Starlink satellite communications.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
RAF Airbus A400M takes off from grass runway in Poland amid Russian drone threat


RAF Airbus A400M takes off from grass runway in Poland amid Russian drone threat
The Royal Air Force has practised operating an Airbus A400M from a grass runway in Poland as NATO strengthens dispersed operations on its eastern flank.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
DEA Group appoints Lee Madden as Delivery Director


DEA Group appoints Lee Madden as Delivery Director
As it marks 10 years of supporting border surveillance, maritime security, fisheries protection and counter-smuggling operations, DEA Group has appointed Lee Madden as Delivery Director.
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