After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
A British Airways Airbus A320-232 takes off from Manchester Airport
After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
The independent review will look beyond the software fault that disrupted more than 2,000 flights, taking in a second outage, earlier recommendations and the future of the UK’s air traffic systems.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
Drop impact test
UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
In a regulatory milestone that sets a new benchmark for transporting radiopharmaceuticals and other dangerous goods by drone, the UK Government’s Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has confirmed that crash protected containers from Viking Drone Packaging (VDP) meet its RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) performance requirements.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
A British Airways Airbus A320-232 takes off from Manchester Airport
After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
The independent review will look beyond the software fault that disrupted more than 2,000 flights, taking in a second outage, earlier recommendations and the future of the UK’s air traffic systems.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

HMS Agamemnon departs Barrow after 13 years to begin Royal Navy sea trials
HMS Agamemnon leaves Barrow in Furness
HMS Agamemnon departs Barrow after 13 years to begin Royal Navy sea trials
One year and two days after commissioning, the HMS Agamemnon attack submarine has finally set sail and is soon start her extensive sea trails before reaching operational capability.
Defence

25 Sep 2026

Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
BWV Police Scotland
Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
The national roll out of body worn video (BWV) technology helps Police Scotland to de-escalate incidents, improve public trust in policing and bring wider benefits to the criminal justice system.
Security

24 Sep 2026

Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
Moon Dust extraction
Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
The University of Surrey is leading a research project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), to evaluate whether metal magnesium can be extracted from Moon dust, to propel future spacecraft.
Space

25 Sep 2026

After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
A British Airways Airbus A320-232 takes off from Manchester Airport
After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
The independent review will look beyond the software fault that disrupted more than 2,000 flights, taking in a second outage, earlier recommendations and the future of the UK’s air traffic systems.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
Drop impact test
UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
In a regulatory milestone that sets a new benchmark for transporting radiopharmaceuticals and other dangerous goods by drone, the UK Government’s Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has confirmed that crash protected containers from Viking Drone Packaging (VDP) meet its RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) performance requirements.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

Vertical Aerospace’s new Valo assembly centre puts UK manufacturing ambitions on the runway
Vertical Aerospace new production facility for Valo
Vertical Aerospace’s new Valo assembly centre puts UK manufacturing ambitions on the runway
At Cotswold Airport, ADS Advance saw how a refurbished wartime hangar will support Vertical’s next phase, with plans for larger factories and more than 2,000 UK jobs beyond it.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
Moon Dust extraction
Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
The University of Surrey is leading a research project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), to evaluate whether metal magnesium can be extracted from Moon dust, to propel future spacecraft.
Space

25 Sep 2026

ClearSpace to advance ESA’s Phoenix GEO life-extension mission
Artificial rendering of Phoenix
ClearSpace to advance ESA’s Phoenix GEO life-extension mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) has contracted ClearSpace for the new phase of Phoenix’s rendezvous, docking and servicing technologies, towards commercial GEO satellite life-extension services.
Space

25 Sep 2026

The RAF has been jamming other countries’ satellites for a year
StarBurst is targeted to launch on a Falcon 9
The RAF has been jamming other countries’ satellites for a year
After reporting in 2025 that its military satellites are being jammed by Russia, the UK has revealed its jamming unnamed adversary satellites as the space domain heats up.
Defence

24 Sep 2026

UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
Drop impact test
UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
In a regulatory milestone that sets a new benchmark for transporting radiopharmaceuticals and other dangerous goods by drone, the UK Government’s Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has confirmed that crash protected containers from Viking Drone Packaging (VDP) meet its RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) performance requirements.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

Coracle launches digital learning scheme for former prisoners
Coracle launches digital learning scheme for former prisoners
Cambridge-based Coracle has introduced a new digital learning scheme for former prisoners, allowing them to access laptops and educational tools in dedicated facilities monitored by CCTV.
Security

24 Sep 2026

Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
BWV Police Scotland
Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
The national roll out of body worn video (BWV) technology helps Police Scotland to de-escalate incidents, improve public trust in policing and bring wider benefits to the criminal justice system.
Security

24 Sep 2026

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