Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
A new white paper published by STEM Returners and backed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE, is urging the UK Government to help bring experienced professionals back into the workforce and meet defence recruitment targets.
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
HMS Portland and her embarked Wildcat HMA2 demonstrated the Royal Navy’s evolving maritime strike capabilities during the sinking of the former-USS Krakring off the coast of Scotland as part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026.
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
With its static hot-fire testing of a smaller scale version of its orbital launch vehicle, Skyrora is addressing engineering challenges and reducing technical risk, before scaling up the development of its Skyrora XL rocket programme.
Aerospace
Bristol Airport funds three new projects to cut aviation emissions
Bristol Airport funds three new projects to cut aviation emissions
Chosen from a record number of applications, the projects target some of aviation’s toughest decarbonisation challenges, from energy generation to alternative fuels.
Defence
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
HMS Portland and her embarked Wildcat HMA2 demonstrated the Royal Navy’s evolving maritime strike capabilities during the sinking of the former-USS Krakring off the coast of Scotland as part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026.
Security
ACUA Ocean and Forssea Robotics integrate ARGOS ROV with USV Pioneer
ACUA Ocean and Forssea Robotics integrate ARGOS ROV with USV Pioneer
The culmination of three weeks of operations in Plymouth have proved that fully remote subsea inspection and light intervention from an uncrewed surface vessel can be conducted safely in weather that conventional crewed vessels struggle to operate.
Space
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
With its static hot-fire testing of a smaller scale version of its orbital launch vehicle, Skyrora is addressing engineering challenges and reducing technical risk, before scaling up the development of its Skyrora XL rocket programme.
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What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
Britain is expanding military satellites, sensors, targeting networks and space defence as the RAF prepares for sixth-generation air power.
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
The MoD spent a record £34.1bn with UK industry in 2025/26, including £20.9bn on equipment and support. But SMEs’ share of direct spending remained unchanged.
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
A new white paper published by STEM Returners and backed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE, is urging the UK Government to help bring experienced professionals back into the workforce and meet defence recruitment targets.
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
HMS Portland and her embarked Wildcat HMA2 demonstrated the Royal Navy’s evolving maritime strike capabilities during the sinking of the former-USS Krakring off the coast of Scotland as part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026.
Bristol Airport funds three new projects to cut aviation emissions
Bristol Airport funds three new projects to cut aviation emissions
Chosen from a record number of applications, the projects target some of aviation’s toughest decarbonisation challenges, from energy generation to alternative fuels.
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
A new white paper published by STEM Returners and backed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE, is urging the UK Government to help bring experienced professionals back into the workforce and meet defence recruitment targets.
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down orbital vehicle systems
With its static hot-fire testing of a smaller scale version of its orbital launch vehicle, Skyrora is addressing engineering challenges and reducing technical risk, before scaling up the development of its Skyrora XL rocket programme.
How Astroscale plans to remove a dead satellite from orbit
How Astroscale plans to remove a dead satellite from orbit
Astroscale UK’s ELSA-M mission will capture a retired Eutelsat OneWeb satellite and pull it towards atmospheric re-entry.
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
A new white paper published by STEM Returners and backed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE, is urging the UK Government to help bring experienced professionals back into the workforce and meet defence recruitment targets.
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
Royal Navy demonstrates ship-busting firepower with Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom
HMS Portland and her embarked Wildcat HMA2 demonstrated the Royal Navy’s evolving maritime strike capabilities during the sinking of the former-USS Krakring off the coast of Scotland as part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026.
RAF Fairford: Trump questions bail decision as five suspects released
RAF Fairford: Trump questions bail decision as five suspects released
British counter-terrorism police have released the five RAF Fairford suspects on bail as investigators continue to probe the incident.
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
Why skilled returners can help meet defence job targets
A new white paper published by STEM Returners and backed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE, is urging the UK Government to help bring experienced professionals back into the workforce and meet defence recruitment targets.
RAF Fairford: Trump questions bail decision as five suspects released
RAF Fairford: Trump questions bail decision as five suspects released
British counter-terrorism police have released the five RAF Fairford suspects on bail as investigators continue to probe the incident.
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force join UK leadership programme
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force join UK leadership programme
The programme forms part of the UK-supported Pacific Policing Leadership Programme (PPLP), which has reached almost 400 police officers across the Pacific region.
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