Sean Tipper, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Sentinel Photonics, examines how evolving laser technology is changing the threat landscape.

While airlines struggle to access timely engine maintenance, Tom Cash, Director, Foxmere, explains how to maximise aircraft maintenance efforts during these turbulent times.

Gordon Woodward, Managing Director, M&E Global, provides insights into effectively developing a highly skilled workforce for the expanding defence sector.

Peter Lenk, Technical Lead at Goldilock, sets out the key steps for building a timeline of resilience for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

Usman Choudhary, Chief Product & Technology Officer, VIPRE Security Group, shares his thoughts on security trends that will likely dominate in 2025.

Tristan Wood, founder of Livewire Digital, explains how the UK is leveraging its advanced manufacturing sector and partnerships with industry, government and international allies, to transform military capabilities, with COTS solutions in the vanguard.

Neil McManus, a Partner and aerospace and defence specialist at Vendigital, encourages manufacturers to collaborate closely with suppliers to mitigate the impact of shocks and supply chain disruptions.

Graham Younger, VP of Aerospace at Expleo, looks at how the use of AI technologies can enhance cybersecurity across the aerospace sector.

As real-time data streaming on kit, soldiers, assets and even from space transform the battlefield, Rob Mather, VP, aerospace and defence industries, IFS, examines why interconnected technologies and data streams are now critical to mission success.

Simon Farnfield, event director at Advanced Engineering, explores the potential of the digital thread concept to close the disconnect between design and production which plagues many manufacturing projects.

Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO at Illumio, advocates implementation of zero trust strategies to address the biggest cyber threats to defence.

Jim Green, AtkinsRéalis Technical Director AI & Data Solutions, outlines some of the challenges associated with introducing AI to the defence sector.

Jeff Hoyle, Executive Vice President of Global Aero, Space and Defence and Managing Director UK and North America, Expleo, considers whether there is time enough to build an advanced air mobility sector in the UK by 2030.

Paul Adams, Director and aerospace and defence sector specialist at management consultancy Vendigital, defines the risks and challenges involved in taking innovative aerospace and defence products to market.

Stephen Gifford, Chief Economist at the Faraday Institution, examines the potential of three technologies being developed for future low-carbon aviation.

Martin Rowse, Campaign Director, Airbus Defence and Space, looks at why reinforcing the UK's security requires the prioritisation of sovereign capability across the country's defence and space sectors.

With insider threats on the increase, Noah Price, G4S Academy International Director, explains the risks and threats employees can pose to your organisation and how to prevent them.

Ruth Fain, head of advisory for ITPEnergised, who has worked with SaxaVord Spaceport, launch operators, local authorities and the CAA on environmental consent for UK spaceflight activities, outlines recommendations for future-proofing ongoing data collection for space operator activities in the UK.

Tristan Wood, founder of Livewire Digital, explores the power of hybrid networking and how it can underpin robust wide area networks across all arms and services, from land, sea and air.

John Dix, Land Communications, Thales, considers the role of data-centric security and evolving soldier systems integration, in complex future warfare.

Paul Adams, aerospace and defence sector specialist at Vendigital, explains why Just in Time production is unlikely to make a comeback anytime soon.

Jenny Tragner, Director and Head of Policy at ForrestBrown, looks at why R&D tax reform could have unintended consequences for aerospace and defence (A&D) supply chains.

Carl Patrick, Robot Sales Manager – Machine Tool Automation at FANUC UK, busts some of the myths surrounding greater automation and explains why we should be embracing robots.

Paul Adams, Director and aerospace & defence sector specialist at Vendigital, highlights the ways in which OEMs and their suppliers can proactively address critical supply chain risks.

Julian Del Campo, Business Development Manager, Aerospace and Defence, Portescap, looks at the development of precision miniature motors in advanced aerospace and defence systems.

Richard Gutsell, Programme Director, Atkins, stresses the need for more enduring partnerships to ensure defence can actually achieve its aim of delivering true decarbonisation.

Mivy James, Digital Transformation Director, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, outlines how digital threads are transforming multidomain operations.

Ben Bridge, Chairman, Airbus Defence and Space UK, provides an insight into action aimed at preventing hostile cyberattacks on UK infrastructure and services.

Shonnel Malani, Managing Partner, Advent International, Chairman, Cobham and Ultra Electronics and Non-Exec Director, Maxar Technologies, examines the impact of the UK Government’s DCP23.

Gary Cannon, space segment lead at Satellite Applications Catapult and member of the Advanced Engineering advisory board, examines space sector recruitment and why now is the best time to join the space industry.

For those investing in artificial intelligence (AI), Anna Lewis, a Principal Consultant in Atkins’ Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology division, lauds its transformative potential but advises caution.

Simon Connell, Chief Executive of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, argues that tackling the aerospace skills shortages will require flexibility and engagement from education and industry.

Philip Mackereth, Systems Engineer and Project Manager at Exobotics, considers how developing international space relations could drive Britain towards its goal of becoming a science and technology superpower.

According to industry leaders at this year’s Sustainable Skies World Summit at Farnborough, zero emission flights are within our grasp but scale, collaboration and innovation are vital to achieving net zero goals.

Wendy Carrara, Senior Manager for Digital & European Institutions at Airbus Defence and Space, outlines how advances in satellites will enhance monitoring of Earth's ecosystems.

With just weeks to go until UK Government research and development (R&D) tax schemes are changed, Mark Evans from R&D Tax Claims Ltd, looks at what this means for aerospace and defence firms.

With technology driving the defence sector, Matt Medley, Industry Director, A&D Manufacturing, IFS, surveys the anticipated developments taking place as we move into 2023.

On 12th December 2022, aeronautical pioneer and distinguished Cranfield alumnus Ralph Spenser Hooper - part of the very first student cohort at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield in 1946 - sadly passed away, aged 96.

Swetha Kotichintala, Chief Business Officer & aerospace engineer, Exobotics, outlines why women need more representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Dale Tutt, VP of Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, considers how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) can accelerate digital transformation and innovation across aerospace and defence (A&D).

André Viljoen, former commercial airline pilot and logistics manager at Artemis Aerospace, settles some of the most common misconceptions about the safety of air travel.

Jim Scott, owner of component supplier Artemis Aerospace, considers how the aviation industry can build momentum in highlighting careers in the sector and tackling the growing gap in relevant skillsets.

Thousands of photos of Cranfield University’s early days in aviation are set to be digitised due a new grant and archivists are now seeking additional funds to make the entire collection digital and available online.

Noah Price, Head of the G4S Academy, considers the security threats faced by critical national infrastructure (CNI) and how to stay one step ahead through security best practice.

Artemis Aerospace's owner Jim Scott, charts commercial flight history, how affordable global travel really took off and the new era of post-pandemic aviation.

James Domone, Principal Engineer, Atkins, examines ways in which the electrification of aerospace is being accelerated to power the future of flight.

Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at EU Automation, looks at ways of stepping up to the challenges currently facing aerospace supply chains.

Thomas Howe, Senior Principal Navigation and Seamanship, BMT, looks at how artificial intelligence and increasing autonomy can safely be integrated into operations at sea.

Anita Friend, Head of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), highlights the increasing importance of innovation for defence and security.

Jim Scott, owner of Artemis Aerospace, discusses how he sees the aviation industry adapting and emerging from the COVID-19 crisis.

On the 30th of August 1952, the large delta winged Avro 698 prototype VX770 made its maiden flight at the Woodford Aerodrome, powered by four Rolls-Royce Avon engines.

The Founder and Chairman of Avia Solutions Group, Gediminas Ziemelis, takes a look at developments across the global aviation industry during 2021.

On Wright Brothers Day, Professor Adrian Thomas, Co-Founder and CSO of Animal Dynamics, examines what the urban air mobility market could learn from the Wright Brothers.

Evan Sloss, Director EMEA at iBASEt, identifies five technology trends set to change aerospace & defence manufacturing in 2022.

With the switch to sustainable air travel to meet CO2 emission targets a necessity, the UK Government is investing millions into the manufacture of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) for the UK aerospace sector.

Nick Allen, Managing Director of 3DPRINTUK, reveals manufacturing applications where 3D printing offers an advantageous alternative to injection moulding.

How do you power a future combat aircraft, when energy demands of the systems aboard are constantly increasing but the need for efficiency and sustainability has become a global priority?

James Domone, Principal Engineer, Atkins, looks at the adoption of circular economy principles in aerospace and how their application can help decarbonise the UK defence sector.

Dr Nira Chamberlain, Professional Head of Discipline for Data Science, Atkins, asks how can we be sure artificial intelligence (AI) can be relied upon to drive automated military vehicles?

Rob Watts, Director of Consulting, ACC Aviation, highlights why Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is of increasing importance in aviation deal making.

The establishment of new freeports in England - expected to be operational by the end of 2021 - offer the prospect of a range of unique business benefits, according to law firm DLA Piper.

Ian Risk, Chief Technology Officer at The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS) believes the latest developments in digital engineering are already pioneering new sustainable approaches to the aerospace design cycle.

Joe Matusiak, Grants Manager, ABGI UK, explains why access to the EU’s Horizon 2020 (H2020) scheme remains vital for the UK aerospace sector.

In a recent interview with DSEI Senior Defence Advisor, Air Vice-Marshal (ret’d) Gary Waterfall, Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Head of the UK Space Directorate, highlighted the vital role of the space domain for UK security.

Mark Jeffrey, Technical Director, Recab UK, outlines the key considerations when designing embedded systems for processing data in defence.

As Cyber Monday approaches, Radmila Blazheska, CMO, SecurityHQ, defines the true impact of security breaches on an organisation's reputation and how to reduce your chances of a debilitating attack through damage control.

Jean-Sebastien Connell, a consultant at Atkins, tells us why we should modify our thinking to ensure the resilience of our UK border network.

Matt Medley, Senior Product Manager, IFS, explains why the Covid-19 crisis has caused an acceleration of digital transformation across defence organisations.

A new study from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering, has helped the aerospace industry move a step closer to the development of regional electric aircraft.

Tim Edwards, Head of Engineering, Aerospace, Atkins, highlights key challenges facing aerospace engineers, as the world aims at zero net CO2 emissions by 2050.

Wolf Von Kumberg and Elizabeth Reid at law firm Bird & Bird, examine the impact of COVID-19 on Aerospace & Defence (A&D) supply chains and building resilience.

Nick Allen, Managing Director, 3DPrint UK, compares additive manufacturing for parts production against more traditional alternative processes.

Graham Grose, VP and Industry Director, Aerospace & Defence, IFS, outlines three tech initiatives changing the logistics and supply chains of the military, OEMs and providers of future in-service defence support.

Matthew Simpson, Head of Cyber Security at Atkins, considers whether the aviation industry is taking the issue of cyber security seriously enough.

Graham McCall, Vice President Operations UK, Aras, tells us why the aerospace and defence sectors need to rethink their approach to data management.

Over the past few months, 8,000 gold bars - 100 tonnes - were carefully transported from the Bank of England’s vaults in London to Poland.

Jeff Pike, Head of Aerospace & Defence Strategic Programmes & Initiatives at IFS, reveals immediate operational and renewable energy driven battlefield and logistical support benefits.

Sophie Hand, UK Country Manager at EU Automation, shares some recent developments in electric aircraft and discusses where the industry will go next.

Dave Clark, Market Director, Aerospace and Defence, Atkins, considers the extent to which organisations in the defence sector should embrace open platforms.

Graham McCall, VP Operations UK, Aras, looks at why aerospace manufacturers have to fully embrace digital transformation to address greater product complexity, as well as compliance, risk and resilience issues.

Blockchain makes headlines as the technology underpinning controversial cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Yet, asks Atkins' engineer Robert Smithers, does blockchain also have a place in proving military airworthiness?

Christian Matenaers, Marketing Director, Zoro.co.uk, outlines how digital transformation in the MRO industry has the potential to bring transparency and accountability to the aviation sector.

Sarah Hewitt, Director in the Major Risks Practice of Gallagher and Wayne Leech of Travelers Insurance, examine some of the risks that can accompany the many opportunities 3D printing offers industry.

Hetal Petal, Marketing Projects Manager, Advanced Engineering, looks at the importance of women in engineering throughout history and what can be done to encourage more females into the industry.

Dr David Scrimshire, Managing Director of TEC Transnational, examines problems caused by conflict minerals and counterfeit parts in the supply chain.

In response to the recent report by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Vern Davis, Head of Aerospace, Defence and Security at Sopra Steria, provides a potential solution to the danger of serious and organised crime (SOC).

Graham Stubbs, Managing Director at Dean Group, highlights the current skills shortage in advanced engineering and the need to prioritise the growth of the UK's manufacturing workforce.

Guy Herbertson, Principal, UK, global co-leader, aerospace & defence at Boyden, talks to Robert Aitchison, who has led change and transformation in a range of industries but with a focus on aerospace and defence.

Julia Jiggins, senior specialist within Thales in the UK’s civil avionics business, draws on her own personal experience to examine the challenges facing – and benefits of – women in aerospace.

Sarah Hewitt, Director, Major Risks Practice, Gallagher and Craig Mounser, Senior Underwriter, Technology Practice, Travelers Insurance Company, provide insights into cloud computing opportunities and risks.

Lewis Leslie and David Archer from IBA’s team of analysts, consider the implications of Airbus' decision to terminate A380 production and what the future holds for airlines and investors.

Sarah Hewitt, Director in the Major Risks Practice of Gallagher and Ciaran Simms, an Underwriter for the Travelers Insurance Company’s Technology practice, examine how to protect your company's reputation.

Mark Sewell, CIO, Curo Talent, explains why it is vital for the UK to keep up with the space race post-Brexit.

Steve Carlson and James Chew at Cadence Design Systems, look at ways to overcome barriers to the application of advanced node semiconductor technology in aerospace and defence.

Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, explains how space technology is set to enable universal educational opportunities

Richard Ellis, Vice President of Customer Success at AirMap, examines airspace changes aimed at addressing drone risks.

Benjamin Stafford, materials science expert at materials search engine Matmatch, explores materials and technologies that could make electrification possible for transportation in aerospace and defence.

Following the release of a new study into the digitisation of customs processes, Iqubal Pannu, Senior Solutions Consultant, AEB (International) Ltd., examines some of its key findings.

Jim Higginbotham, managing director, asset finance, Wyelands Bank, looks at the export potential of the aerospace sector.

According to Evan Butler-Jones, Director, Defence Product Line, Aerospace & Defence Business Unit, IFS, Naval stakeholders should start to consider IT systems as strategic enablers.

Nitha Rachel Suresh, Cyber Security Consultant at Synopsys, considers the very real threats to aviation security and the ways and means by which these widespread security challenges can be overcome.

Hannah Beckett, Business Solutions Consultant, AEB (International) Ltd., outlines how to deliver value amid turbulent markets in the digital age – together with global suppliers.