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NATS powers up Prestwick with solar energy

Aerospace

NATS powers up Prestwick with solar energy

19 June 2025

Over 1,400 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Prestwick Air Traffic Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in NATS’ aim to be a net zero company by 2035.

Cranfield receives funding for green aerospace projects

Aerospace

Cranfield receives funding for green aerospace projects

19 June 2025

Cranfield University and its industry partners are receiving a share of £250 million in funding from the UK government to drive green aerospace projects.

Olsen to provide actuators for Britten-Norman’s Islander

Aerospace

Olsen to provide actuators for Britten-Norman’s Islander

19 June 2025

Olsen Actuators and Drives has announced that they will provide electro-mechanical actuators to aircraft designer and manufacturer Britten-Norman, for use on its renowned light utility aircraft

NCC set to anchor future wing capabilities for Europe

Aerospace

NCC set to anchor future wing capabilities for Europe

19 June 2025

NCC has been awarded a £15.8 million UK Government grant to develop its aerospace capabilities, to secure next generation wing manufacturing in Europe.

BAE Systems partners with US Army on M109 Paladin upgrades

Defence

BAE Systems partners with US Army on M109 Paladin upgrades

19 June 2025

BAE Systems has partnered with the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the capabilities of the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype.

Smith Myers and JD2E showcase simulator solutions at Paris Airshow

Defence Security Events

Smith Myers and JD2E showcase simulator solutions at Paris Airshow

19 June 2025

Smith Myers has joined forces with aviation training and simulation provider JD2E to showcase their latest solutions at the Paris Airshow 2025.

Cyber Growth Action Plan set to boost UK cyber sector

Security

Cyber Growth Action Plan set to boost UK cyber sector

18 June 2025

The government has today set out the Cyber Growth Action Plan that will chart a course for the UK’s thriving cyber industry, including the technologies, processes and services designed to protect digital systems, to continue to grow – with the sector already generating £13.2 billion in annual revenue and supporting over 67,000 jobs in 2024.

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Serco secures Dubai Airports contract extension

Aerospace Security

Serco secures Dubai Airports contract extension

18 June 2025

Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports, valued at AED 495 million (c.£100 million) and running until December 2030.

Thales unveils mini electronic warfare payload for drones

Defence Events

Thales unveils mini electronic warfare payload for drones

18 June 2025

At the Paris Air Show (16th-22nd June 2025), Thales is presenting a new electronic warfare solution to meet the need for more closely integrated electromagnetic dominance operations across all military units.

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Advancing digital rehearsal in defence

Features

Advancing digital rehearsal in defence

27 May 2025

Elspeth McIntyre, Technical Director at AtkinsRéalis, explores how digital rehearsal can help the defence sector rapidly scale and expedite procurement.

Innovating for Advantage: Shaping the Future Force at DSEI 2025

Focus

Innovating for Advantage: Shaping the Future Force at DSEI 2025

2 June 2025

With the recent conclusion of DSEI Japan, conversations on how to tackle the most complex defence and security challenges have grown in scope, with attention turning to the upcoming DSEI UK event.

Videos

Defence Security

Dstl trials underwater robot

11 June 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.

Defence

UK Armed Forces to benefit from underwater glue

20 May 2025

An underwater glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments, developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and biotech firm Zentraxa, could soon be saving lives and providing UK Armed Forces with an operational edge following successful trials in Portsmouth.

Defence

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Defence

Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

Space

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

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