2 December 2024
UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new Defence Industrial Strategy being launched today, that will drive economic growth, boost British jobs and strengthen national security.
2 December 2024
New spinout company, Voxshell, using new technology derived from Cranfield University research, has created an automated process that speeds up 3D data pre-processing, reducing the task from around eight hours, in some cases, to just a few minutes.
2 December 2024
Gatwick is trialling new Smart Stand technology, which could revolutionise the way aircraft turns are managed at the airport.
2 December 2024
British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability and cybersecurity within the aerospace, defence and space supply chain.
2 December 2024
UK defence tech disruptor, Hadean, are expanding their portfolio into corporate enterprise by securing a contract with research and risk analysis firm Moody’s.
2 December 2024
BAE Systems is projecting a record number of young people in training in 2025 and the Company’s investment in education and skills is expected to reach £1 billion since the start of the decade.
29 November 2024
Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea aviation company, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI), to explore military flying training, air base support and engineering opportunities targeted in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.
29 November 2024
A trio of apprentices are taking off with specialist Airframe Designs as they develop the skills needed for the modern aerospace industry.
29 November 2024
An innovative and fully mobile intelligent surveillance system from UK-based company, DJ Byers Security Solutions, is getting a major upgrade with advanced display software from Cambridge Pixel to support cutting-edge sensors including EchoShield radars and OpenWorks cameras.
20 November 2024
Neil McManus, a Partner and aerospace and defence specialist at Vendigital, encourages manufacturers to collaborate closely with suppliers to mitigate the impact of shocks and supply chain disruptions.
21 November 2024
Last month, on 30th and 31st October 2024, over 9,800 engineering and manufacturing professionals flocked to the NEC, Birmingham to attend the 15th edition of Advanced Engineering, with visitors shown the latest industry solutions by over 400 exhibitors and where ADS hosted its largest ever Meet the Buyer event.
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21 November 2024
Tom Bacon (1904-1992), an engineer who developed a fuel cell used to power the Apollo 11 spacecraft which made the first moon landing, has been recognised with a commemorative blue plaque marking the impact of his work.
15 August 2024
The Royal Air Force (RAF) are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time.
30 July 2024
This year’s annual Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Tom Nevard Memorial Competition (TNMC) - a week-long designing and manufacturing competition for apprentices - is to take place from Sunday 4th to Friday 9th August at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
12 July 2024
Building on the success of its inaugural year, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched its 2024 challenges to continue to attract the best and brightest innovators across the Alliance in support of its mission to build a peaceful and more resilient future.
11 July 2024
Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.
