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Plextek joins MoD

Defence

Plextek joins MoD's DDAD framework

28 January 2026

Plextek has been selected as a supplier on the £180 million Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Framework, supporting the British Army's ASGARD programme, its flagship Transformative Capability Initiative focused on battlefield decision-making and digital targeting.

Airframe Designs rebrands to AFD Systems

Aerospace

Airframe Designs rebrands to AFD Systems

28 January 2026

Engineering and manufacturing specialist, Airframe Designs, has announced a strategic rebrand to AFD Systems, reflecting the company’s expanded lines of business, services, broader sector reach and long-term growth ambitions.

OS extends DEA Aviation contract

Aerospace

OS extends DEA Aviation contract

28 January 2026

Ordnance Survey (OS), the national mapping service for Great Britain, has extended its existing framework contract with Aerial data acquisition company, DEA Aviation.

Fenner Precision Polymers achieves AS9100 accreditation

Aerospace Defence

Fenner Precision Polymers achieves AS9100 accreditation

27 January 2026

Fenner Precision Polymers has achieved AS9100 accreditation for aerospace and defence manufacturing activities conducted on its site in Lincoln.

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