DIP decoded: What the Investment Plan means for British airpower
DIP decoded: What the Investment Plan means for British airpower
The Defence Investment Plan confirms GCAP as the anchor of future British combat air, but the wider picture includes F-35A, autonomous aircraft, AI-enabled targeting and stronger air and missile defence.
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
The United States Air Force is reportedly preparing a $4.2bn investment programme across RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Fairford, reinforcing the long-term role of its key UK operating bases.
Skybus managing director leaves with immediate effect
Skybus managing director leaves with immediate effect
The unexpected departure comes just months after the airline was at the centre of the high-profile collapse of Cornwall’s subsidised London Gatwick air service.
Aerospace
Skybus managing director leaves with immediate effect
Skybus managing director leaves with immediate effect
The unexpected departure comes just months after the airline was at the centre of the high-profile collapse of Cornwall’s subsidised London Gatwick air service.
Defence
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
The United States Air Force is reportedly preparing a $4.2bn investment programme across RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Fairford, reinforcing the long-term role of its key UK operating bases.
Security
Serbus acquires Westica
Serbus acquires Westica
Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum.
Space
BAE Systems’ Endura demos radiation-hardened capability for space missions
BAE Systems’ Endura demos radiation-hardened capability for space missions
BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated the ability of its Endura system-on-chip (Soc) space processor…
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Skybus managing director leaves with immediate effect
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BAE Systems’ Endura demos radiation-hardened capability for space missions
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DIP decoded: What the Investment Plan means for British airpower
DIP decoded: What the Investment Plan means for British airpower
The Defence Investment Plan confirms GCAP as the anchor of future British combat air, but the wider picture includes F-35A, autonomous aircraft, AI-enabled targeting and stronger air and missile defence.
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
USAF prepares to pour $4.2bn into air bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Fairford
The United States Air Force is reportedly preparing a $4.2bn investment programme across RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Fairford, reinforcing the long-term role of its key UK operating bases.
Defence Investment Plan puts UK drone delivery challenge in focus
Defence Investment Plan puts UK drone delivery challenge in focus
The UK’s DIP allocates billions for drones, but that could be a drop in the ocean before the UK can capitalise on the drone economy.
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Serbus acquires Westica
Serbus acquires Westica
Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum.
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