Subscribe Now FREE

Cobham welcomes UK Secretary of State for Defence

Posted 19 December 2018 · Add Comment

UK Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson, recently visited hte Wimborne site of Cobham plc, where he viewed several key projects, whilst meeting some of the Wimborne-based Cobham apprentices and graduate trainees.

Courtesy Cobham

Chief Executive, David Lockwood, welcomed the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson and Michael Tomlinson, Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole to Cobham's Wimborne facility, which employsaround 1,000 people on the site.

Wimborne has a rich history of supporting the UK’s Ministry of Defence and the visitors were shown a number of key projects for the Royal Air Force and global export customers, including our world leading aerial refuelling technologies.

The Secretary of State also had an opportunity to meet a number of Wimborne-based Cobham apprentices and graduate trainees, with a lively discussion on defence industry matters and the importance of STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) at schools and colleges.

Cobham is the UK’s third largest Aerospace and Defence company, employing around 10,000 globally. Cobham offers an range of innovative technologies and services to solves challenging problems in commercial, defence and security markets, from deep space to the depths of the ocean.

* required field

Post a comment

Volga-Dnepr facilitates helicopter switchover for Babcock

Volga-Dnepr Airlines, on behalf of its logistics partner Panalpina, has helped Babcock by completing the exchange of two helicopter types between companies located on the opposite sides of the globe – in the UK and Australia.

STG Aerospace appoints Hansair as exclusive LatAm distributor

Aircraft cabin lighting manufacturer STG Aerospace and logistics business Hansair, have signed a multi-year agreement that sees Hansair become the exclusive distributor and representative of STG’s products in Latin America.

Boeing's E-7 ‘Wedgetail’ to provide UK's AEW&C capability

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has signed a $1.98 billion (£1.51 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, to replace the UK's current E-3D Sentry aircraft and provide the Royal Air Force (RAF) with the means to

Stansted builds on its new Hub

London Stansted is building on the recent opening of a new technology-led terminal control centre called ‘The Hub’ – which will help smooth the flow of passengers through the airport and enhance the airport’s ability to respond swiftly

MBDA's Brimstone 3 completes first extreme weather trial

MBDA's Brimstone 3 ultra-high precision missile system has successfully achieved a major milestone by completing its first firing trial at the Vidsel Trials range in Sweden.

Cranfield students competing in rocket engineering competition

Students from Cranfield University are designing their own space rocket, which they hope to launch into the skies above the US later this year.

See us at

Google+

The views expressed are not necessarily those of ADS or its members. No responsibility or liability is accepted by ADS, the editorial team or the publisher for any loss occasioned to any person, legal or physical, acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement, fact, figure, expression of opinion or belief contained within this site.