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Babcock’s Festival of Engineering in Fife inspires new talent

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Babcock’s Festival of Engineering in Fife inspires new talent

21 May 2025

A journey through space was just one of a number of fantastic opportunities available at Babcock's Rosyth facility this week as the defence company rocketed 300 school pupils’ ambitions at the company’s annual Festival of Engineering.

BSA and IFA partner on aviation training

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BSA and IFA partner on aviation training

16 May 2025

The British School of Aviation (BSA) and the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) have launched a joint initiative aimed at supporting industry and the next generation of aerospace engineers.

Pipistrel Velis Electro race tested by James May and Richard Hammond

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Pipistrel Velis Electro race tested by James May and Richard Hammond

8 May 2025

Aerovolt's Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world’s only commercially available electric aircraft - has been put through its paces by TV presenter James May in an epic race for DriveTribe against his former Top Gear colleague Richard Hammond driving an electric Taycan Turbo GT model Porsche.

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

1 May 2025

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips - and the first of its kind in Europe - was opened yesterday at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance.

Cranfield partners with ADI

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Cranfield partners with ADI

23 April 2025

The Academy of Defense Industries (ADI) and Cranfield University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Human Capability Initiative event to advance collaborative research and teaching and to build skills in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

XTI Aerospace subscale model of latest TriFan 600 unveiled at Avalon Airshow

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XTI Aerospace subscale model of latest TriFan 600 unveiled at Avalon Airshow

14 April 2025

XTI Aerospace unveiled its tradeshow model of the TriFan 600 aircraft at last month's Avalon Airshow, the southern hemisphere's largest airshow, in Melbourne, Australia.

HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

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HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

14 April 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow at a ceremony at the Company’s Scotstoun site.

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Polar Technology receives BAE Systems

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Polar Technology receives BAE Systems' ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award

10 April 2025

Polar Technology today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win programme.

Babcock becomes Bluebird K7 engineering partner

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Babcock becomes Bluebird K7 engineering partner

2 April 2025

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking jet hydroplane, Bluebird K7, returned to her home at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston last month and was back on display in time to celebrate what would have been Donald Campbell’s 104th Birthday.

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Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

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Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

31 March 2025

Recently appointed Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion and Science Minister, Lord Vallance was at Cranfield University earlier this month for a special roundtable event with business leaders, university representatives and local authorities from the central area of the corridor around Cranfield, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

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Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

28 March 2025

Work to build four new accommodation blocks for personnel has officially commenced at RAF Digby, in Lincolnshire.

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

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ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

27 March 2025

ODU Connectors will be showcasing its sealed connectors and contacts solutions at Ocean Business, being held next month (8th-10th April) at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

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Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

26 March 2025

Cranfield Alumni Debora Comparin and Dr Raúl González Muñoz were named as winners in the 2025 British Council Study UK Alumni Awards for France at a ceremony in Paris on 13th March.

Altus to host inaugural User Day

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Altus to host inaugural User Day

26 March 2025

Altus Group is to host its inaugural User Day on 21st May at Altus HQ in Redditch, which will focus on the latest innovations and best practice in SMT conformal coating process and inspection technologies.

UK cyber backed by IBM

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UK cyber backed by IBM

24 March 2025

Technology giant IBM has backed plans to diversify the UK’s cyber sector and encourage young people into cyber careers, as the government safeguards online services which deliver economic growth and is central to its Plan for Change.

BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

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BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

21 March 2025

The keel of the first of the UK’s new Dreadnought submarines, the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever designed for the Royal Navy, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.

ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

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ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

17 March 2025

ADS has entered a new strategic partnership with Hub Exhibitions aimed at delivering a global event for the world-leading UK space industry.

UK Space Agency and Scouts launch Space Activity Badge

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UK Space Agency and Scouts launch Space Activity Badge

13 March 2025

The UK Space Agency and the Scouts have launched a brand-new Space Activity Badge for Explorer Scouts - the first badge of its kind for the 14 to 18-year-old Scout section - announced by Scout Ambassador and UK astronaut, Tim Peake at the Science Museum in London.

NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award

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NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award

12 March 2025

NW Pro have been announced as the winners of the ADS Security Innovation Award during the Home Office’s Security and Policing Exhibition for their product NexuSec.

Muirhead debuts seat cover designs for blind and visually impaired passengers

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Muirhead debuts seat cover designs for blind and visually impaired passengers

11 March 2025

Scottish Leather Group business Muirhead, today unveiled its newest people-first design concept, which seeks to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired travellers.

Thompson Aero Seating launches VantageNOVA First

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Thompson Aero Seating launches VantageNOVA First

11 March 2025

Thompson Aero Seating will be officially launching its new VantageNOVA First at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2025, 8th-10th April, Hamburg Messe.

Blighter hosting overseas delegations at Security & Policing

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Blighter hosting overseas delegations at Security & Policing

7 March 2025

Blighter will be hosting delegations from Estonia, Iraq, Latvia and Lithuania at this year’s Security & Policing (S&P) exhibition - the global security event organised by the UK Government - taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th to 13th March 2025.

UK MoD and industry collaborate at the DMC

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UK MoD and industry collaborate at the DMC

7 March 2025

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), an advanced production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, hosted the latest UK MoD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event, on 5th March 2025.

SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

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SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

SPX Communication Technologies, formed by TCI and ECS, will be showcasing its Data Links, COMINT and Counter-UAS capabilities and solutions at this year's Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event, being held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

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Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

County Durham-based developer of radiation and automated biological pathogen detectors, Kromek, will be exhibiting at the annual Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

Pupils take part in Babcock’s Festival of Engineering series

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Pupils take part in Babcock’s Festival of Engineering series

4 March 2025

Babcock has launched a national series of events today in Bristol, aimed at inspiring the next generation of talent into STEM careers and the engineering and defence industry.

Viasat awarded ERS Gold Award by UK MoD

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Viasat awarded ERS Gold Award by UK MoD

24 February 2025

Viasat has been recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) with a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award as part of the company’s commitments under the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

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Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

19 February 2025

EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains.

Milanion to supply Indonesian Navy with 20m USV Conversions

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Milanion to supply Indonesian Navy with 20m USV Conversions

18 February 2025

Milanion has signed a contract with Republikorp (RDI) at IDEX in Abu Dhabi, for the supply of 20m USV Conversions to the Indonesian Navy.

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Leuchars Station's new medical centre reaches milestone

17 February 2025

A ceremony has been held to mark the topping out of new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.

Galvion secures helmet orders at IDEX

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Galvion secures helmet orders at IDEX

17 February 2025

Galvion has announced the receipt of several recent orders from the Middle Eastern region for a total of 35,000 Baltskin helmet systems, coinciding with its participation in the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17th-21st February.

UK AI Security Institute established

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UK AI Security Institute established

14 February 2025

Safeguarding Britain’s security and its citizens from crime, will become founding principles of the UK’s approach to responsible AI development from today, as the Technology Secretary outlined a revitalised AI Security Institute in Munich - with the UK’s AI Safety Institute becoming the UK AI Security Institute - to address AI risks to national ...

Allen-Vanguard launching RF multifunction CEMA Platform at IDEX

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Allen-Vanguard launching RF multifunction CEMA Platform at IDEX

13 February 2025

Allen-Vanguard is launching its next-generation RF Multi-Function Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Platform at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi next week (17th-21st February).

Lockheed Martin helps Marshall mark 50 years as first HSC

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Lockheed Martin helps Marshall mark 50 years as first HSC

11 February 2025

Marshall and Lockheed Martin have come together to celebrate a major milestone in their long-standing partnership this week, with leaders from both companies gathering in Cambridge, UK, to mark the 50th anniversary of Marshall’s appointment as the world’s first C-130 Hercules Service Centre (HSC).

UK-India defence agreements secured at Aero India 2025

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UK-India defence agreements secured at Aero India 2025

11 February 2025

The UK-India strategic partnership has taken another major step forward with the formal launch of Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) and the signing of several defence agreements at Aero India 2025.

FANUC UK seeks young robotics superstars

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FANUC UK seeks young robotics superstars

10 February 2025

Coventry based industrial automation specialist FANUC UK, is continuing its efforts to help inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK’s best young robotics talent.

UK Home Secretary hosts summit on mobile phone theft

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UK Home Secretary hosts summit on mobile phone theft

10 February 2025

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper brought together policing leaders, the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Mayor of London and leading tech companies last week, to drive new action to tackle mobile phone thefts and secure a collective effort to grip this criminality.

Hundreds of careers to take off at Manchester Airport jobs fair

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Hundreds of careers to take off at Manchester Airport jobs fair

7 February 2025

More than 1,200 roles with 20 employers will be available as Manchester Airport hosts a jobs fair at Wythenshawe Forum later this month, with opportunities available in everything from airport security to hospitality.

Schools STEM roadshow secures £3.5m funding on 20th anniversary

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Schools STEM roadshow secures £3.5m funding on 20th anniversary

6 February 2025

A science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools that has been running for 20 years - launched by BAE Systems in 2005 - has secured £3.5 million worth of funding to continue for a further five years.

HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

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HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

4 February 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened a new electro-optics facility at Thermoteknix in Cambridge and presented the company with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy for Innovation, in recognition of the company’s groundbreaking development in thermal imaging.

DSEI Germany event launched

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DSEI Germany event launched

4 February 2025

Clarion Events Ltd have today announced the launch of DSEI Germany - organised by Deutsche Messe AG in partnership with Clarion, who organise the security and defence exhibitions DSEI UK and DSEI Japan - to be held for the first time 19th-22nd January 2027 at the Messegelände Hannover Exhibition Grounds.

British Safety Council partners with SHW Live for London event

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British Safety Council partners with SHW Live for London event

4 February 2025

The British Safety Council has agreed a strategic partnership with Safety Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Live for its new summer event in London, on 18th and 19th June at Olympia – the only dedicated event for the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community based in Londo.

Babcock opens SASH in Bristol

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Babcock opens SASH in Bristol

30 January 2025

Defence Minister Maria Eagle today opened Babcock's Submarine Availability Support Hub (SASH) in Bristol, which adds to the 42,000 jobs and supply chain of 3,000 businesses already supporting UK efforts to maintain the country's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent.

Innovative contributions commended at ADS Annual Dinner

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Innovative contributions commended at ADS Annual Dinner

29 January 2025

At the ADS Annual Dinner last night, Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS, welcomed Defence Secretary John Healey, as the importance of innovative contributions from ADS' sectors towards driving UK security and prosperity, was recognised.

NATO Cloud Conference advances Alliance innovation and IT security

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NATO Cloud Conference advances Alliance innovation and IT security

24 January 2025

Earlier this week (21st -22nd January), European industry leaders, IT service providers and NATO decisionmakers gathered at the NATO Cloud Conference in Brussels to explore technologies and strategies for adopting secure cloud-based solutions for handling highly classified information.

Glasgow Airport Jobs Fair attracts 2,400 jobseekers

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Glasgow Airport Jobs Fair attracts 2,400 jobseekers

22 January 2025

More than 2,400 jobseekers checked in to this year’s Glasgow Airport Jobs Fair hoping to get their aviation career off to a flying start.

First Brit-built Boxers ready for British Army

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First Brit-built Boxers ready for British Army

21 January 2025

British soldiers are set to benefit from 623 new state-of-the-art Boxer armoured vehicles, as the first fully British-made Boxer was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference (IAVC) today in Farnborough.

Integris Composites unveils CRSS

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Integris Composites unveils CRSS

21 January 2025

In a departure from a three-decade tradition of producing armour solutions for the world’s elite miliary and law enforcement units, Integris Composites today unveiled its Concealed Response Shield System (CRSS).

Police Scotland probationers take oath of office

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Police Scotland probationers take oath of office

21 January 2025

The latest cadre of 124 Police Scotland probationers have been sworn into the office of Police Constable at ceremonies across the country.​

Thales to debut DigitalCrew tracking capabilities at IAVC

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Thales to debut DigitalCrew tracking capabilities at IAVC

20 January 2025

Thales is set to debut the tracking capabilities of DigitalCrew this week at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC)being held 21st-23rd January 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.

Galvion unveils Batlskin additions

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Galvion unveils Batlskin additions

20 January 2025

Galvion has officially unveiled two additions to their head systems portfolio, which are being showcased this week at SHOT Show 2025, taking place in Las Vegas on 21st-24th January.

Moog showcasing RIwP vehicle integrations at IAVC

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Moog showcasing RIwP vehicle integrations at IAVC

20 January 2025

Moog, in collaboration with two UK vehicle primes, will showcase new configurations of the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) at Defence IQ’s International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC), taking place 21st-23rd January at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.

Supercat to demo HMT ACC with Moog’s RIwP at IAVC 2025

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Supercat to demo HMT ACC with Moog’s RIwP at IAVC 2025

20 January 2025

Supacat will be demonstrating the configurability and protection of its High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Armoured Closed Cab (ACC) from aerial threats with the onboarding of Moog’s Integrated Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) Short Range Air Defence Weapons System, at the 25th annual International Armoured Vehicles ...

Thales to demo land domain capabilities at 25th IAVC

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Thales to demo land domain capabilities at 25th IAVC

17 January 2025

Thales in the UK’s Land team is gearing up for its first event of 2025 – the International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC) – being held next week at IAVC’s new home in the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd January.

HRH The Princess Royal opens Capita’s FSC Immersive Skills Lab

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HRH The Princess Royal opens Capita’s FSC Immersive Skills Lab

16 January 2025

HRH Princess Anne has opened a new Immersive Skills Lab, a purpose-built, fully flexible learning space at Capita’s Fire Service College (FSC), created to support practical and collaborative firefighter training and skills development.

Mitchell Institute awards 111th ATKS the General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Trophy

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Mitchell Institute awards 111th ATKS the General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Trophy

16 January 2025

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented the 2023 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 111th Attack Squadron (ATKS) of the Texas Air National Guard, Joint Base Ellington Field, Texas.

IPC Mouldings invests in skills

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IPC Mouldings invests in skills

16 January 2025

Six employees at the County Antrim-based injection moulding company IPC Mouldings undertook the ILM Leadership and Management Programme over a 13-week period, before graduating at an awards ceremony held in Ballymena last month.

ODU Connectors back at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

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ODU Connectors back at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

16 January 2025

ODU-UK Ltd will once again be showcasing their connector solutions at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 4th to 6th February.

Speakers confirmed for FISS and ISRE-40

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Speakers confirmed for FISS and ISRE-40

13 January 2025

Specialists from NASA, Babcock, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, UK Ministry of Defence and the US Government, have been confirmed as speakers for the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) and The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE), taking place at Farnborough in the UK during March 2025.

Defence Minister Maria Eagle visits RBSL

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Defence Minister Maria Eagle visits RBSL's Telford site

10 January 2025

Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, visited Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s (RBSL) Telford facility yesterday, to see how RBSL is supporting the delivery of sovereign capability through innovation, collaboration and investment as part of the UK’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

Signaller Captain Olivia ‘Liv’ Flaherty wins Engineer Officer of the Year award

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Signaller Captain Olivia ‘Liv’ Flaherty wins Engineer Officer of the Year award

9 January 2025

British Army officer Captain Olivia ‘Liv’ Flaherty, Royal Corps of Signals, has won the prestigious Engineer Officer of the Year 2024 award, receiving her award at the Worshipful Company of Engineers awards dinner for the Armed Forces from Air Vice Marshall Shaun Harris CBE, Chief Engineer RAF.

SolderKing to highlight innovations at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show

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SolderKing to highlight innovations at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show

8 January 2025

Bridlington based manufacturer of advanced soldering materials and consumables, SolderKing, will be highlighting innovations in soldering and manufacturing efficiency at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show from 4th-6th February 2025, which is taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.

Epsilor presenting new NATO 6T Li-Ion battery at IAVC

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Epsilor presenting new NATO 6T Li-Ion battery at IAVC

7 January 2025

Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd. has completed the development if its new generation NATO 6T Li-Ion battery for military vehicles, which will be displayed at the 2025 International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC) in Farnborough, 21st-23rd January 2025.

Rhopoint Components to showcase solutions at FISS 2025

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Rhopoint Components to showcase solutions at FISS 2025

7 January 2025

Rhopoint Components will be showcasing products it supplies as a specialist distributor of precision electronic components, sensors, connectors and modular systems at the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) 2025, being held in the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre 19th-20th March.

Easyfairs acquires UK Metals Expo

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Easyfairs acquires UK Metals Expo

3 January 2025

Easyfairs has acquired UK Metals Expo Limited. This move seamlessly complements Europe’s largest network of powerhouse industrial events, which boasts 30+ manufacturing and industrial processing exhibitions and earlier this year saw Southern Manufacturing & Electronics added to Easyfairs’ distinguished portfolio.

UK and Australia reinforce defence partnership

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UK and Australia reinforce defence partnership

16 December 2024

The UK and Australia will today reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster cooperation on shared global challenges at this year's AUKMIN meeting.

BCB International welcomes His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

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BCB International welcomes His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

13 December 2024

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton CMG, met with Andrew Howell, Managing Director and Emi Howell, the Head of EU Defence Sales, at BCB International Ltd. in Cardiff yesterday.

UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

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UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

12 December 2024

Today, the UK's Business Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry will hear from the defence industry, hosting a CEO roundtable on driving investment into the sector.

Sharpshooter delivers live and synthetic training to Royal Navy

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Sharpshooter delivers live and synthetic training to Royal Navy

12 December 2024

Last month, a joint QinetiQ-Inzpire team delivered Sharpshooter, a training exercise at sea designed to improve a warship team’s response and ensure they are as well prepared as possible for a wide range of evolving surface and aerial threats, like those they could face on operational deployment.

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

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Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

11 December 2024

Supporting global security and tackling increasing threats were the focus for Defence Minister Lord Coaker on a visit to South America last week, where he held talks in Chile and Brazil with his counterparts and industry, as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.

XLR Jet Centres win ACA Handling Agent/FBO of the Year Award 2024

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XLR Jet Centres win ACA Handling Agent/FBO of the Year Award 2024

9 December 2024

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

Cranfield and UDST strengthen links

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Cranfield and UDST strengthen links

9 December 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.

RTX Quadcopter Challenge champions crowned

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RTX Quadcopter Challenge champions crowned

9 December 2024

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.

CSpO marks 10th anniversary

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CSpO marks 10th anniversary

6 December 2024

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 and Deloitte partner to transform NATO capabilities

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Hadean and Deloitte partner to transform NATO capabilities

5 December 2024

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

Contruction of new SLA underway at RAF Marham

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Contruction of new SLA underway at RAF Marham

4 December 2024

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 first to run two Axtra3D Lumia X1 printers

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LPE first to run two Axtra3D Lumia X1 printers

3 December 2024

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 Defence Secretary launches Defence Industrial Strategy

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UK Defence Secretary launches Defence Industrial Strategy

2 December 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.

ADS helps create Aero Excellence International association

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ADS helps create Aero Excellence International association

2 December 2024

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.

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

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NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

25 November 2024

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.

Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

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Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

25 November 2024

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

UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

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UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

25 November 2024

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.

UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry opens Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow

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UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry opens Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow

22 November 2024

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.

Home Secretary announces major policing reforms

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Home Secretary announces major policing reforms

21 November 2024

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.

DE&S wins coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award

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DE&S wins coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award

21 November 2024

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.

Blue plaque honours developer of revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell at Marshall

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Blue plaque honours developer of revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell at Marshall

21 November 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.

DE&S’ LCST Team colleagues receive King’s Coronation Medals

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DE&S’ LCST Team colleagues receive King’s Coronation Medals

20 November 2024

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.

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Babcock's BITE makes USA debut at I/ITSEC

19 November 2024

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.

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SSTL's Andrew Cawthorne honoured with an Arthur

15 November 2024

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.

Cobham-Ultra STEMCrew Roadshows Impact Report 2024 released

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Cobham-Ultra STEMCrew Roadshows Impact Report 2024 released

14 November 2024

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

Statue unveiled to mark National Engineering Day 2024

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Statue unveiled to mark National Engineering Day 2024

13 November 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 calls for wider automation to enhance UK manufacturing

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FANUC calls for wider automation to enhance UK manufacturing

13 November 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.

UK space industry recruitment drive lifts off

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UK space industry recruitment drive lifts off

12 November 2024

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 wins SPAA Domestic Airline of the Year

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Loganair wins SPAA Domestic Airline of the Year

8 November 2024

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

Fourth Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London

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Fourth Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London

8 November 2024

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 opens new Australia office

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Spectra Group opens new Australia office

7 November 2024

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 unveils mtu energy and automation solutions at Euronaval

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Rolls-Royce unveils mtu energy and automation solutions at Euronaval

6 November 2024

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).

Bristow crew receive Prince Philip Award for lifesaving rescue

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Bristow crew receive Prince Philip Award for lifesaving rescue

6 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 partner on modular MCM Solutions

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Forcys and Cubedin partner on modular MCM Solutions

6 November 2024

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 and LIG Nex1 sign MoU

Defence Events

Babcock and LIG Nex1 sign MoU

6 November 2024

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.

DASA launches PYRAMID: future-proofing air systems

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DASA launches PYRAMID: future-proofing air systems

5 November 2024

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.

Aurrigo wins Best New Transformative Concept Award at FTE Global

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Aurrigo wins Best New Transformative Concept Award at FTE Global

4 November 2024

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.

Smith Myers awarded King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024

Aerospace Events

Smith Myers awarded King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024

4 November 2024

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

Thales introduces CoastShield at Euronaval 2024

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Thales introduces CoastShield at Euronaval 2024

4 November 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 PM unveils investment to boost border security

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UK PM unveils investment to boost border security

4 November 2024

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.

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UK Armed Forces to benefit from underwater glue

20 May 2025

An underwater glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments, developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and biotech firm Zentraxa, could soon be saving lives and providing UK Armed Forces with an operational edge following successful trials in Portsmouth.

Defence

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

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Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

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NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

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Dstl trials future of invisible war

14 January 2025

The future of ‘invisible war’ has been trialled by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) using emerging and next generation electromagnetic (EM) concepts.

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