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BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance tech for DARPA

Defence Space

BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance tech for DARPA

15 December 2025

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research, development and production organisation a $16 million Phase 2 contract for the Oversight programme.

Wallwork returning to Southern Manufacturing 2026

Aerospace Defence Events

Wallwork returning to Southern Manufacturing 2026

15 December 2025

Wallwork Group will be returning to Southern Manufacturing 2026 - being held 3rd–5th February 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre - with a significantly expanded capability, showcasing the hard coatings, heat treatments and advanced thermal processing solutions they supply.

Spaceport Cornwall and National Drone Hub launch UAS project

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Spaceport Cornwall and National Drone Hub launch UAS project

15 December 2025

The UK's first licensed spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall, has commenced work on a groundbreaking project with the National Drone Hub to establish a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

ISTEC secures MoD SPTC weapons mount spares contract

Defence

ISTEC secures MoD SPTC weapons mount spares contract

15 December 2025

Hertford based ISTEC Services Ltd has secured a four-year contract for the supply of weapon mount spares across all three services via the Babcock Service Provision and Transformation Contract (SPTC).