AI is set to transform how South Africa’s astronomical observatories operate, as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to deliver the ‘Intelligent Observatory’ programme.

Babcock International Group has launched a 10 point charter designed to enable, reshape and accelerate how the UK defence sector engages with Small-Medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Southampton based advanced autonomy and vessel control innovator, Robosys Automation, unveiled its new VOYAGER AI Simulator last week at Oceanology International 2026.

Simon Clark, visiting lecturer at the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering and founder and CEO of Julius & Clark, examines the transformation taking place within aerospace and defence manufacturing and the factory of the future.