XLR Executive Jet Centres has been named as the Air Charter Association’s (ACA) Handling Agent/FBO of the Year 2024.

Cranfield University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with a special signing ceremony at the Qatar Embassy in London.

Glacial Flyers, a group of students from Hitchin Boys’ School in Hitchin, were crowned this year’s winners at the 2024 RTX Quadcopter Challenge Final on 3rd December at RAF Cosford.

The Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) partners met in Florence, Italy, this week, celebrating the partnership's 10-year anniversary, exchanging views on space threats and advancing space security, whilst endorsing a joint statement reaffirming the importance of CSpO’s mission and the commitment of its members to the Outer Space ...

Hadean is working alongside Deloitte to deliver mission-critical capabilities for NATO that will address evolving threats.

A ceremony has been held at RAF Marham to mark the start of work on the second of four new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks for personnel at RAF Marham.

LPE has become the first in the world to run two Axtra3D Lumia X1 printers, having announced the addition of another Lumia X1 to its production capabilities at Formnext 2024.

UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new Defence Industrial Strategy being launched today, that will drive economic growth, boost British jobs and strengthen national security.

British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability and cybersecurity within the aerospace, defence and space supply chain.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain, on the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and robotics and enhancing their collective ability to successfully defend against cyber threats.

Northern Ireland based body armour specialist, Vikela, has marked an impressive growth phase with the recent relocation to a larger facility in Bangor.

To help the UK stay ahead in the 'new AI arms race' the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, will today announce the launch of a new Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR), at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, positioned to protect the UK and its allies against new threats.

Rolls-Royce Submarines today celebrated the opening of a new office in Glasgow by the Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, creating over 100 new jobs in the region.

An ambitious programme of reform to policing has been unveiled by the UK's Home Secretary, marking the start of a new partnership between government and policing.

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) fought off strong competition to be named as the winner of the coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year category at the annual Association for Project Management (APM) Awards 2024.

Tom Bacon (1904-1992), an engineer who developed a fuel cell used to power the Apollo 11 spacecraft which made the first moon landing, has been recognised with a commemorative blue plaque marking the impact of his work.

Four colleagues of DE&S’ Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Team have received King’s Coronation Medals in recognition of their work on the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Babcock will be demonstrating its new immersive training product at the annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida next month.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) Managing Director Andrew Cawthorne was honoured this week at the British Interplanetary Society Gala Dinner with the Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Space Achievement - Industry Individual.

The 1851 Trust and Athena Pathway in collaboration with Cobham and Ultra Electronics (Ultra), have released the Cobham-Ultra STEMCrew Roadshows Impact Report 2024.

A striking new statue of a Macclesfield-based woman engineer is being unveiled at the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) today to mark National Engineering Day 2024.

FANUC UK’s Managing Director, Tom Bouchier, has highlighted the importance of automation in ensuring the UK fully realises the value that the manufacturing sector can bring to the UK economy.

SpaceCareers.uk has received support from the UK Space Agency’s 'Space for All' fund to spearhead an initiative named ‘UK Space 101’, focused on showcasing the accessibility of space jobs to school students, as well as highlighting the need for a diverse range of skills from people currently working outside of the space sector.

Loganair has been named Domestic Airline of the Year by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) for the fourth year running.

The Fourth Republic of Korea (ROK)-United Kingdom (UK) Cyber Dialogue was held in London this week (6th November 2024) co-chaired by Andrew Whittaker, Cyber Director in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Rhee Dong-yeol, Ambassador for International Cyber Affairs in the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Spectra Group is announcing the launch of Spectra Group (Australia), at MilCIS 2024 (12th-14th November) in the National Convention Centre, Canberra, marking a significant expansion as it enhances services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Rolls-Royce has unveiled new mtu energy and automation solutions developed for future submarines at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris this week (4th-7th November 2024).

A Bristow SAR crew has received a prestigious award for a dramatic cliff-edge rescue which saved the lives of two climbers and tested the team to their limits.

Forcys and Cubedin have announced a strategic partnership to provide rapidly deployable modular MCM solutions, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Euronaval 2024 in Paris.

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea technology company LIG Nex1, bringing together the capabilities of both organisations to grow opportunities in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), training centre management and weapons systems technology markets.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition called PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems, aimed at future-proofing air systems.

A new autonomous way of moving baggage and cargo around the world’s airports has been hailed as the ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ at a major travel conference.

Biggleswade based cellular comms specialist Smith Myers, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation 2024.

At the Euronaval exhibition at Paris Nord Villepinte (4th-7th November 2024), Thales has launched CoastShield, a modular and scalable advanced coastal surveillance system solution designed to monitor and detect coastal activities in real-time, from the shore to the open sea, as well as the lower-altitude airspace.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce an additional £75 million to boost border security and tackle criminal smuggling gangs, at the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow today, bringing investment in Border Security Command over the next two years to £150 million.

Today AirportsUK announced that Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, will be delivering the opening keynote address at its Annual Conference, being held 5th December 2024 at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank.

Oxford headquartered low-power 3D X-ray imaging specialist Adaptix Ltd, has signed a distribution agreement with The Sempre Group at the Advance Engineering Show, to supply its award-winning NDT technology in the UK and Ireland.

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) specialist, Tekever, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Droneway, a distributor of civil and tactical drones in Morocco and North Africa, to become a supplier of drone technology to military and security organisations in the North African region.

Babcock joined the latest cohort of Ukrainian fighter jet pilots last week at a graduation ceremony marking the completion of their Elementary Flying Training (EFT).

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy have concluded a contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction project at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall.

As a major milestone for India’s Aerospace & Defence industry, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) complex for the Airbus C295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat in India.

Advanced Engineering, now less than a fortnight away, will be featuring a number of innovative product launches when the doors open at the NEC, Birmingham on 30th-31st October 2024.

Loganair has been named Sustainable Airline of the Year for 2024 by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).

Aviation maintenance, repair and operations experts will be able to explore the full range of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged devices at MRO Europe in Barcelona next week, from 23rd-24th October.

Babcock has today formally cut steel on HMS Formidable, the third ship of five Inspiration class frigates being built for the Royal Navy at its Rosyth facility in Scotland, marking the official start of the ship’s build programme.

Oxford-based low power 3D X-Ray imaging specialist Adaptix has been named the most exciting emerging technology at the Aerospace Technology and Innovation (ATI) awards.

Newcastle Airport is celebrating after being recognised as Overall Winner and Best in the World, at the Routes World 2024 event held in Bahrain this week.

The GKN Aerospace led ASCEND programme has been recognised by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) with the Team Award for Successful Collaboration and Partnership, honouring its groundbreaking progress in composite technology and supply chain development.

As Routes World 2024 drew to a close in Bahrain yesterday, it was announced that Routes World is heading to Hong Kong from 24th-26th September in 2025.

Ten employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Cardiff.

ADS is returning once again to the Advanced Engineering show at the NEC Birmingham on 30th - 31st October, delivering a two-day Meet the Buyer event.

The DSEI Team will be at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (taking place 14th – 16th October 2024, Washington DC) to highlight development of DSEI 2025, including its theme 'Preparing the Future Force'.

Space professionals will be descending on Manchester in July 2025 for the UK Space Conference.

Defence Ministers from AUKUS partners have met in the UK - the first time outside the US - and commenced negotiations on UK-Australia treaty to define defence relationship for decades.

Nova Systems has signed a Teaming Agreement with WholeShip to provide Ship Aircraft Integration and Digital Test and Evaluation support at the National Drone Hub.

NATS picked up two industry awards last week in recognition of its work with suppliers and customers around the world.

TEKEVER has unveiled groundbreaking drone technologies at the REPMUS 2024 military exercise, marking the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of its type has deployed sonobuoys.

One of Europe’s largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in its field, will be showcasing its latest innovations for hot and cold forming of metals and composites within the aerospace industry at nect month's Advanced Engineering Exhibition (30th-31st October) at the NEC, Birmingham.

Specialist defence manufacturing firm, NMS UK, announced at this week's DVD event, UTAC Millbrook, that Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa in Warwickshire is to be the home of its new production facility, with plans to create up to 150 skilled jobs over the next three years.

Sellafield Ltd’s Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor won the STEM Ambassador of the Year at the Engineering and Manufacturing Awards 2024.

A ground-breaking event has taken place at Trenchard Lines to mark the start of construction on new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks, which is being delivered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) for the army’s SLA Programme, creating thousands of new bedspaces for service personnel.

A Spitfire cockpit simulator, designed and developed by engineers from the University of Nottingham, has been officially unveiled at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent.

Shining a spotlight on the key challenges facing UK manufacturers and the ways in which automation can address them, FANUC UK’s annual Open House returns this autumn.

Made Smarter is calling for aerospace manufacturers to open their factories to the schools, colleges and the local community for National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 26th September 2024.

Rheinmetall Electronics UK has launched the Augmented Combat Environment Augmented Reality (ACE-AR) headset at DVD 2024 being held at UTAC Millbrook.

The most lethal tank ever operated by British Armed Forces – the new Challenger 3 – has been put on display at the British Army’s Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event in Millbrook (18th-19th September).

NP Aerospace has today announced the award of a £71 million wheeled vehicle support contract by UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), called the Conventional Vehicle Systems Spares and Post Design Services (CVSSP) contract.

The 1851 Trust, in partnership with the British Women’s and Youth Americas Cup team’s major partner UK engineering and technology companies Cobham and Ultra Electronics (Ultra), has launched a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) roadshow initiative.

Production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), is working in partnership with NP Aerospace to deliver advanced metal engineering solutions, as part of the UK MoD’s Project TAMPA.

Babcock has today welcomed The Right Honourable Maria Eagle MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry to open both its upgraded submarine facility in Devonport and its inaugural Babcock Engineering & Nuclear Skills building at City College Plymouth.

Over the four days of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2024, Targi Kielce, Poland, held last week (3rd-6th September), a record-breaking 28,000 visitors attended, whilst another 12,000 participated in the the Armed Forces Exhibition Open Day on Saturday 7th September.

G3 Systems Limited has been awarded a contract to deliver six more Mobile Roller Brake Testing (MRBT) systems for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

Next week, HMG Paints - the UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer - have coatings covered at DVD 2024 at UTAC Millbrook (18th-19th September).

A major construction milestone has been marked at the new Catterick Integrated Care Campus with the completion of the building's steel frame.

Leading space experts from around the world gathered at the Royal Institution today to discuss the future of microgravity research and human presence in low Earth orbit.

The UK will supply 650 Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems to Ukraine to boost the country’s air defence capabilities, through a £162 million contract as part of the new UK Government’s commitment to Ukraine.

Mike Kane MP, UK Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, spoke about the potential for a modernised airspace system to ease delays and support decarbonisation, at easyJet’s Net Zero technology showcase held at Cranfield University yesterday.

Radio frequency (RF) technology specialists, SPX Communication Technologies, has today launched Evenlode Lite, an entry-level video downlink system designed for regions new to airborne surveillance or those looking to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

Today marks the opening of the 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO - 3rd to 6th September in Targi Kielce - where the focus is on innovation and advanced military equipment, whilst marking Poland's 25 years in NATO.

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has revealed some of the aerospace sector’s biggest names will be speaking at its annual conference, being held at the Brooklands Museum on Thursday 12th September (9am to 3pm).

RTX's Raytheon division has successfully demonstrated the long-range target detection of its SeaVue Multi-role Radar (SVMR) on General Atomics' MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS at the US Navy's Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise.

Reading headquartered ALL.SPACE announced that its terminals have been certified by SES, a global content and connectivity satellite operator enabling the company to continue delivering ubiquitous connectivity across space, land, air and sea for the defence sector.

Apprentices from MoD Abbey Wood are celebrating after being named as winners of this year’s annual Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Tom Nevard Memorial Competition.

Babcock International Group is showcasing its new Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE) for the first time in Europe, at the 32nd MSPO taking place in Poland next month (3rd-7th September).

As the 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO fast approaches, 736 exhibitors and companies from 34 countries - including significant representations from the UK, Australia and the USA - are set to make next month's event a record breaker.

The British High Commission has welcomed the UK's Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team — the Red Arrows — to Canada for their Maple Hawk 2024 tour in Canada.

Next month, over 20 British companies will be showcasing a range of tried and tested and innovative defence solutions on the UK Pavilion within the 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), taking place 3rd–6th September 2024 at the Targi Kielce exhibition centre in Poland.

At MSPO 2024, ST Engineering Antycip, in collaboration with its industry partners, will showcase a range of advanced multidomain solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern defence.

Space-focused communications firm, AstroAgency, has announced a strategic partnership with New Scientist Live, an annual science and space event hosted in London, aiming to showcase the benefits and opportunities offered by the UK’s fast-growing space industry.

Thales in the UK will be showcasing its capabilities around delivering a battle-winning advantage at DVD 2024, including its protected-mobility vehicles and advanced technology solutions.

UK based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe), will be exhibiting 22nd – 27th September at the 27th edition of the European Microwave Week (EuMW 2024).

Malvern based D-RisQ was recently selected to be part of the inaugural Airbus Defence and Space UK Accelerator, part of the wider Community for Space Prosperity (CUSP).

A team of students from Ampleforth College in Yorkshire beat teams from Japan, the USA and France to add the title of International Youth Rocketry Champions to their status at the UK Champions.

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 delivered its busiest event in recent decades, with a 33% increase on visitors, 57% increase on delegation attendance and more than $105 billion in commercial deals announced by industry.

Intelliconnect Europe received the prestigious SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award last week, for a remarkable sixth year running, at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

Last week Cranfield University welcomed a delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Prince Sultan University, led by His Excellency Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-duailej, President of GACA, wherein they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘cooperation in the field of civil aviation’ between Cranfield ...

Hampshire based Barnbrook Systems has been building on business development stemming from its best ever Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) and stepping up its ‘Engineering the Future’ training programme.

Glasgow based Castle Precision Engineering has been awarded a contract by Rolls-Royce worth more than £85 million to manufacture and supply it with precision machined critical rotating aero engine parts.

Teledyne Space Imaging is collaborating with Starris Optimax Space Systems in Ontario, New York, to develop space cameras for the small satellites and lunar ecosystems.

LYNEports was selected as the winner of the Aerospace Xelerated (AX) Startup Pitch Competition hosted last week at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

Revolutionary technology which uses ‘smart fabric’ to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires in personal electronic devices (PEDs) on aircraft has been unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

Yesterday, Marshall hosted representatives from North Carolina’s Department of Commerce and economic development partnerships for a tour of its Cambridge headquarters, providing a glimpse of the capabilities, heritage and values it will soon be bringing to the state.