Net-zero technologies company, CATAGEN, has become the first to submit a sample of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the recently established EU SAF Clearing House.

The Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of Boeing, Airbus, Dassault, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, RTX and Safran have called for government research programmes that advance scientific understanding of aviation non-CO2 effects such as contrails, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur, aerosols and soot.

Senior representatives from Marshall, GKN Aerospace and Parker Meggitt gathered at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) today, where they met to discuss early progress and the initial milestones of the HyFIVE consortium.

The International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO, being held in Targi Kielce, Poland, 3rd to 6th September 2024, will mark Poland's 25 years in NATO.

A significant number of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) have been ordered by the UK Government from Thales for the supply of the versatile, precision weapon to the British Armed Forces.

The UK, France and Germany have jointly announced Aero Excellence International at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), an initiative designed to improve supply chain resilience through a new and universal standard of operational excellence for the aerospace and defence community.

At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Libya’s Berniq Airways placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft.

Ten cutting-edge teams of innovators, engineers and scientists, that are developing new technologies to provide a permanent crewed base on the Moon with reliable water supplies, have been named finalists in the Aqualunar Challenge.

MBDA has demonstrated a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for an additional seven A330neo aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024, to complete its fleet transformation.

More than 20 national space projects have been announced by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

In his opening ceremony speech at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 yesterday, Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International, stressed the importance of UK advanced manufacturing and partnership - between industry, government and international partners - in securing sustainability and future advantage.

MBDA is for the first time ever showcasing its new MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence System) VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) solution at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), which is under development for the Italian Army and ready to be marketed to export customers.

The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – UK, Italy and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next generation combat aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA).

The UK will be able to deliver battle-winning complex weapons to the UK Armed Forces faster thanks to a £6.5 billion planned investment in UK industry by the MoD.

UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today announced over £100 million of government-industry funding for advanced aerospace tech projects to support greener air travel, at the launch of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA).

The European Space Agency (ESA) is highlighting progress on its upcoming projects at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) this week.

Smith Myers has announced the award of multiple multiyear delivery contracts for their ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location and communication systems.

MBDA made rapid advances to its Orchestrike collaborative weapons artificial intelligence (AI) over the past 12 months and has announced the SPEAR family of weapons will be the first cruise missiles to feature AI-enhanced collaboration, while keeping a human operator in the loop.

Engineering, technology and consulting firm Expleo will be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 from 22nd- 26th July, demonstrating innovative design and manufacturing solution for next-generation aircraft.

At next week's Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024), events - including one co-hosted by ADS and BAE Systems - will explore the links between Belgian aerospace & defence companies and UK industry.

Giant silhouettes of soldiers have been used to create a new public art installation in Wiltshire to inform and educate the public about the dangers of accessing military land.

ADS and Farnborough International are launching the UK Government Hub at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024) next week (22nd-26th July), providing a dedicated platform for 10 government departments and agencies to collaborate directly with UK businesses.

Boeing has tailored its presence at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024) taking place next week - 22nd-26th July - as the company focuses on strengthening safety and quality and meeting customer commitments, whilst also highlighting next gen tech and capabilities.

Strategic Command recently contributed to the enhancement of allied cyber defences through multinational Exercise Baltic Mule, held in Poland.

International aircraft components specialist Flitetec – based in the UK, with sites in France and North America – is officially unveiling its OEMRepair Hub at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024) later this month (22nd-26th July).

A National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has received the accolade of ‘reservist of the year’, at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has underlined the UK’s cast iron commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence to respond to growing threats, ahead of today's NATO summit, whilst confirming he will launch the Government’s Strategic Defence Review next week.

Leonardo has integrated V-Nova’s LCEVC solution - an implementation of the MPEG-5 LCEVC (Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding) part-2 standard - into its AWHERO Rotorcraft Uncrewed Aerial System (RUAS), capable of a wide range of missions to include land, littoral and blue-water surveillance operations.

The new UK government must support the long-term future of aerospace innovation, according to the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC).

Inzpire’s Collective Training Business Unit has been awarded a new three-year contract to supply White Force services, in both live and synthetic environments, to the Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC) at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

From 22nd-26th July, ZeroAvia will be back at historic Farnborough embracing 120 years of aviation innovation and providing live presentations and fireside chats with high-profile sustainable aviation influencers live from its stand.

During Armed Forces Week later this month (24th – 29th June), Boeing will celebrate the entire British armed forces family, including the more than 200 veterans and active reserves as part of its UK team who work alongside their military counterparts within the broader defence community, from RAF Odiham to RAF Lossiemouth.

Maxon will present its range of DC motor drive systems for aerospace, space and drone industries at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 22nd-26th July.

Defence iQ has published a guide on how new or non-traditional innovators may develop their advanced technologies and get them into the hands of the modern warfighter.

The Aerospace Global Forum (AGF) - a platform which aims to champion change, drive immediate action and accelerate transition to a net-zero economy - is returning to Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

A police tactic designed to disrupt criminal activity and provide a reassuring presence for the public will be in place for this year’s The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire.

The Royal Navy has successfully used its smallest warships as a launchpad for autonomous mine hunting operations for the first time.

Zygo is set to showcase its range of optical component solutions at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), taking place 22nd to 26th July.

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.

The Great British Employers of Veterans programme has today unveiled its 2024 ranking of the Top 50 employers for the UK Armed Forces community.

NP Aerospace has appointed award winning engineer Seren White as Senior Project Engineer to support new armour developments.

Aerospace innovators will showcase cutting-edge technology to healthcare and government leaders in Llanbedr next month (11th July), as part of a project to ready the Welsh NHS for drone-based services.

Lincolnshire-based graduate trainee Holly Sauntson has been praised for her dedication to supporting the next generation of talent in defence.

Marshall has delivered the last of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), marking a key moment in the nation's long-term investment in sovereign airlift capacity.

Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is expanding its mtu engine programme for military land vehicles to include a hybrid powerpack for special tactical requirements and a 10-cylinder (over 1.100 kW power output) version of the mtu Series 199, which has proven successful with NATO forces.

Heathrow has partnered with global music community Sofar Sounds, renowned for launching the careers of Billie Eilish and Leon Bridges, to curate a line-up of talent to play on new Terminal 5 stage throughout summer 2024.

The 2024 World Airline Awards have been announced in a gala ceremony held yesterday at the Fairmont Windsor Park, close to London Heathrow Airport, with Qatar Airways voted World’s Best Airline.

ADS today celebrated the 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme at the CQI Awards last night.

The Commonwealth of Australia has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Australia a contract to build the first three Hunter class frigates as the programme marks its transition into the formal construction phase, with steel being cut on the first ship.

MBDA has unveiled its Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system, a new ground-launched Deep Precision Strike capability, to meet the needs of the new strategic environment on the battlefield.

BAE Systems’ fourth Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype is being showcased at Eurosatory this week.

Babcock has taken the wraps off the new medium wheelbase variant of its military utility platform, the General Logistics Vehicle (GLV), at Eurosatory this week.

OpenWorks has launched Vision Pace at Eurosatory, its latest product developed specifically for optical tracking and fire-control targeting, which is optimised for dynamic small aerial targets and gunfire control.

Allen-Vanguard has partnered with Hyperion, to deliver a mixed reality Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) trainer for a Middle Eastern customer.

Following the initial concept launch in January 2024, Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, is introducing their next generation tactical radio GENSS to European markets at Eurosatory, following the successful completion of pre-production trials.

BAE Systems is introducing its CV90MkIV variant with a new turret and showcasing its hyper-mobile all-terrain vehicle Beowulf, at Eurosatory next week (17th-21st June).

Sedgefield based radiation and biological detection company Kromek, will focus on the latest evolution of its D5 RIID at Eurosatory next week (17th-21st June), which can now be mounted onto any unattended UGV platform.

Telford based manufacturer of rugged technology for the defence and security sectors, Getac, will be presenting its latest technology innovations at Eurosatory 2024, from 17th to 21st June at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France.

Their Majesties The King and The Queen officially opened ‘The Winston Churchill Centre for Education and Learning’ at the site of the British Normandy Memorial on 6th June 2024, the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 is hosting the biggest Barrie Wells Trust’s Box4Kids charity event as part of its Pioneers of Tomorrow day, on 26th July 2024.

Supacat will be showcasing the HMT Mk2 equipped with the Exsel Mast and Dedrone C-UAS technology, installed tactical computer software enabling battlefield communications by Leonardo DRS and integrated Remote Weapons Station (RWS) from Kongsberg, at Eurosatory in Paris (17th - 21st June).

On Wednesday 29th May 2024, Nick Ames, CEO of Supacat and Simon Jupp, Conservative Candidate for East Devon, welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the Supacat Head Office.

Western Europe’s first fully licenced vertical launch spaceport - the SaxaVord Spaceport at Unst in Shetland - was declared open today by the next generation of spaceflight workers.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) turned the spotlight on over 40 security innovations at the DASA Security Showcase, focusing on solutions which ranged from cyber defence and drone systems to enhancing crowd safety using AI.

Collins Aerospace has today introduced its Helix main cabin seat for narrow body aircraft at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX).

Aerospace Xelerated (AX) has announced it will run a pitching competition for startups from anywhere in the world during this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), on 25th July.

Marshall today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Romanian manufacturer, Bluespace Technology at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace International Exhibition (BSDA) taking place in Bucharest, Romania, for the design, development and integration of electromagnetic shielding and TEMPEST capabilities within containerised solutions.

Farnborough International has partnered with The Future Business to offer a series of career events across its portfolio to inspire the next generation of aerospace, defence and space pioneers.

Factory automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a suite of next-generation automation solutions at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024), 22nd-26th July, which is aimed at enabling higher rate aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.

Forcys and SH Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the integration of Forcys’ advanced solutions into SH Defence’s Cube Modular Mission Capability system, during the Combined Naval Event (CNE) in Farnborough.

Babcock has welcomed more than 300 local primary school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at Rosyth to help them explore the kinds of skills they will need for a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

London Stadium has today announced a new multiyear partnership with London Stansted Airport, part of the Manchester Airports Group (MAG).

A ship’s bell recovered from the seabed by Defence Equipment & Support’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has been returned to the US Navy.

Thompson Aero Seating is bringing a mix of inspiration and innovation to AIX 2024 as it continues to invest in its evolving premium seating range.

Newry-based precision engineering and specialised finishing company, The Exact Group, has invested over £300k to expand its capabilities in the aerospace sector, including becoming a certified applicator of ceramic coating, Cerakote.

New measures, anticipated to establish a global benchmark for enhancing the protection of AI models against hacking and sabotage, were unveiled today by the UK government.

Yesterday His Majesty King Charles III visited the Army Flying Museum to unveil a plaque to commemorate the new Apache AH Mk.1 exhibit and met with serving members of the Army Air Corps, their families and veterans, along with members of the Museum team.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced today that six new warships will be built in the UK to strengthen Royal Marines special operations.

Three Northern Ireland based companies are set to highlight supply chain excellence and the value of Northern Ireland’s thriving aerospace manufacturing sector to the global market, at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), which takes place in Hamburg from 28th to 30th May.

Police Scotland will host the 62nd annual National Police Dog Trials from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd May.

Airbus will officially unveil its Agnet Turnaround solution, a new smart and secure collaborative platform to address and overcome challenges in the aviation industry, at Critical Communications World (CCW) 2024, taking place in Dubai 14th-16th May.

The UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps MP met with apprentices, engineers and key industry leaders yesterday during a visit to key Scottish shipyards, which play a crucial role in the Navy’s shipbuilding pipeline and the UK’s security.

The next generation of leaders are invited to experience the world of aerospace, engineering and STEM at Farnborough International Airshow’s Pioneers of Tomorrow, a dedicated day to inspire, engage and recruit the industry’s future workforce.

Fareham based aerospace engineering solutions firm Barnbrook Systems, is set to showcase innovations for global markets at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024), taking place 22nd-26th July.

New funding from the UK Space Agency is backing technologies to help satellites measure our changing shorelines, estimate levels of biomass, predict weather forecasting and manufacture medicines in space.

The 252 recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

British provider of advanced maritime technology, Subsea Craft (SSC), last week welcomed Penny Mordaunt, Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North, to tour their facilities at The Camber Portsmouth, where she gained insights into their new autonomous capabilities.

Parker Hannifin will showcase over 100 years of engineering expertise in rugged and reliable solutions for military applications at Eurosatory 2024, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre in Paris, France from 17th to 21st June 2024.

Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, is showcasing its next generation of tactical radio communications GENSS (pronounced genesis /jĕn′ĭ-sĭs) at SOF Week 2024, from 6th-10th May 2024, at the Tampa Convention Centre.

Overwatch Group, a UK-based end-to-end design and manufacture company specialising in advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, are launching their unique drone technology into the US market at SOF 2024.

The Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop, Hampshire have announced that they will soon have an Apache AH Mk.1 attack helicopter on permanent display, making it the only place in the UK that the public can see this formidable aircraft.

ODU Connectors will be demonstrating products specifically designed for battery applications, such as its ODU-MAC Power Connector for high-current and high-voltage, at the Battery Cells & Systems Expo, taking place at the NEC, 15th-16th May.

Altair is to provide strategic support for Manta Aircraft’s innovative long-range hybrid-electric eV/STOL (vertical and short take off and landing) platform 'ANN', following the signing of an agreement during the DriftX Event in Abu Dhabi.

Two iconic Royal Navy aircraft are making an 8,000-mile journey to become centrepieces of a recently expanded museum in the Falklands.

Advanced Engineering UK will be returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 30th and 31st October, showcasing more innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industry.

NetJets has announced its exclusive partnership with The R&A as its Official Private Jet Provider for The Open, golf’s original Championship.

This month, Strategic Command, in partnership with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and SOFWERX, hosted the 15th Innovation Foundry event (IF15) in London.

More than one hundred jobs from over a dozen employers are on offer as Bristol Airport holds its Spring Careers Fair for prospective candidates Monday 13th May.

At the Strategic Command Conference 2024, Doug Beck, Director of the US Defense Innovation Unit and General Jim Hockenhull, Commander of UK Strategic Command, signed an agreement to place liaisons officers in each nation’s defence innovation hubs.

The Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA) General Graeme Biggar and European Police Chiefs, are calling for industry and governments to take urgent action to ensure public safety across technology platforms.