UK targets 22 barriers keeping space firms out of defence contracts
UK targets 22 barriers keeping space firms out of defence contracts
The UK Space Agency has identified 22 barriers facing commercial space firms seeking defence contracts and outlined plans to improve procurement and funding access.
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
The UK Government will review airport drop-off fees after sharp increases, with some airports now charging £10 for short stops.
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
Britain risks investing billions in uncrewed systems that may struggle to operate in a drone-saturated battlefield unless survivability is designed in from the outset, MyDefence has warned.
Aerospace
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
The UK Government will review airport drop-off fees after sharp increases, with some airports now charging £10 for short stops.
Defence
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
Britain risks investing billions in uncrewed systems that may struggle to operate in a drone-saturated battlefield unless survivability is designed in from the outset, MyDefence has warned.
Security
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
The University of Malta now has a mobile connected operational environment housing workstations, real-time data processing, live video streaming and drone deployment in a single vehicle, that can be deployed wherever it is needed.
Space
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
The UK-led programme will remove two defunct satellites while creating specialist jobs, supporting supply chains and building capability in the growing in-orbit services sector.
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UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
Britain risks investing billions in uncrewed systems that may struggle to operate in a drone-saturated battlefield unless survivability is designed in from the outset, MyDefence has warned.
UK drone companies ‘starved of oxygen’ after successful trials, warns Evolve Dynamics
UK drone companies ‘starved of oxygen’ after successful trials, warns Evolve Dynamics
British drone companies risk proving their technology only to find the orders needed to scale never arrive, Evolve Dynamics CEO Tom Redman has warned.
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after sharp increases
The UK Government will review airport drop-off fees after sharp increases, with some airports now charging £10 for short stops.
TechPoint strengthens UK manufacturing capabilities with Esprit Electronics acquisition
TechPoint strengthens UK manufacturing capabilities with Esprit Electronics acquisition
Basingstoke headquartered TechPoint has expanded its Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) expertise with the acquisition of Southampton based Esprit Electronics.
Stansted Airport reports record-breaking September
Stansted Airport reports record-breaking September
Having experienced its busiest ever summer season, London Stansted has gone on to post record-breaking passenger numbers for September, surpassing the previous record set two years ago.
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
The UK-led programme will remove two defunct satellites while creating specialist jobs, supporting supply chains and building capability in the growing in-orbit services sector.
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
A new solution designed and manufactured in the UK, is set to deliver resilient integrated 5G and LEO satellite services broadband connectivity via a single rugged unit, connecting people, systems and services for defence, humanitarian and remote operations, with no external supporting infrastructure.
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
The University of Malta now has a mobile connected operational environment housing workstations, real-time data processing, live video streaming and drone deployment in a single vehicle, that can be deployed wherever it is needed.
UK targets 22 barriers keeping space firms out of defence contracts
UK targets 22 barriers keeping space firms out of defence contracts
The UK Space Agency has identified 22 barriers facing commercial space firms seeking defence contracts and outlined plans to improve procurement and funding access.
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
Britain risks investing billions in uncrewed systems that may struggle to operate in a drone-saturated battlefield unless survivability is designed in from the outset, MyDefence has warned.
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
A new solution designed and manufactured in the UK, is set to deliver resilient integrated 5G and LEO satellite services broadband connectivity via a single rugged unit, connecting people, systems and services for defence, humanitarian and remote operations, with no external supporting infrastructure.
Warwickshire Police turns to AI to review the quality of investigations
Warwickshire Police turns to AI to review the quality of investigations
An eight-agent system checks investigation records against policing standards, with officers retaining responsibility for decisions.
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
A new solution designed and manufactured in the UK, is set to deliver resilient integrated 5G and LEO satellite services broadband connectivity via a single rugged unit, connecting people, systems and services for defence, humanitarian and remote operations, with no external supporting infrastructure.
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
The University of Malta now has a mobile connected operational environment housing workstations, real-time data processing, live video streaming and drone deployment in a single vehicle, that can be deployed wherever it is needed.
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