Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow, the funding will support satellite communications, space security and emerging technologies as the UK seeks to strengthen its resilience and reduce reliance on overseas capabilities.
Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plymouth-based marine tech firm ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg Technologies, to advance counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) solutions in the marine domain.
Bournemouth-based Alfor Aviation believes its new internal loading system could reduce the structural work, cost and time involved in converting Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters.
