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Serbus acquires Westica

Defence Security

Serbus acquires Westica

30 June 2026

Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum.

May

Aerospace

May's air passenger demand down whilst air cargo demand rises

30 June 2026

International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for May 2026 global passenger demand revealed that air passenger demand fell by 2.2% and air cardo rose by 6.0%, compared to May 2025 levels.

SAS orders 18 A330neo aircraft

Aerospace

SAS orders 18 A330neo aircraft

30 June 2026

Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.

Fresh funding aimed at UK Armed Forces

Defence

Fresh funding aimed at UK Armed Forces' transformation

30 June 2026

Britain’s Armed Forces are set for transformation following an additional £15 billion investment to fund key equipment and technology, announced as integral to the Defence Investment Plan being published today.

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