London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights


London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights
Air China has launched a new London Gatwick service to Chengdu Tianfu, strengthening the airport’s growing China network during a busy year for new airline and route growth.
Royal Navy faces escort shortfall as ageing Type 23 frigates leave service


Royal Navy faces escort shortfall as ageing Type 23 frigates leave service
The retirement of HMS Richmond, HMS Iron Duke and HMS Chiddingfold highlights the Royal Navy’s challenge of sustaining escort numbers until new frigates enter service.
UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme


UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme
A new UK-EU agreement gives British defence companies access to contracts funded through the EU’s £78 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
Aerospace
London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights


London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights
Air China has launched a new London Gatwick service to Chengdu Tianfu, strengthening the airport’s growing China network during a busy year for new airline and route growth.
Defence
UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme


UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme
A new UK-EU agreement gives British defence companies access to contracts funded through the EU’s £78 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
Security
£251m policing package to strengthen protection for Jewish communities


£251m policing package to strengthen protection for Jewish communities
The government has announced more than £250 million over three years to increase policing, counter-terrorism capability and specialist protection for Jewish communities across England and Wales.
Space
More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow


More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough International Airshow will bring together more than 600 finance and investment leaders for its first dedicated summit connecting capital with aerospace, defence, space and security.

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Ground intelligence: The strategic reality beneath the strategic base


Ground intelligence: The strategic reality beneath the strategic base
What happens if a runway earmarked for expansion sits above unexploded ordnance, undocumented utilities or contaminated ground? Dave Cage, Business Development Manager at Lucion Ground Engineering, explains why understanding what lies beneath the UK’s defence estate is essential to readiness, resilience and delivery.
Inside Affinity: Building UK capability for the future of military flying training


Inside Affinity: Building UK capability for the future of military flying training
Affinity Flying Training Services operates a fleet of 42 aircraft supporting pilot training for the UK Armed Forces. ADS Advance was recently invited to RAF Cranwell to understand how the business is building the engineering, maintenance and operational capability needed for the future.
London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights


London Gatwick gets another new airline as Air China launches Chengdu flights
Air China has launched a new London Gatwick service to Chengdu Tianfu, strengthening the airport’s growing China network during a busy year for new airline and route growth.
More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow


More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough International Airshow will bring together more than 600 finance and investment leaders for its first dedicated summit connecting capital with aerospace, defence, space and security.
UK unveils SAF revenue certainty mechanism to unlock domestic fuel production


UK unveils SAF revenue certainty mechanism to unlock domestic fuel production
The UK has published its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism strategy, supporting domestic SAF production.
More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow


More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough International Airshow will bring together more than 600 finance and investment leaders for its first dedicated summit connecting capital with aerospace, defence, space and security.
York completes $300m acquisition of ALL.SPACE


York completes $300m acquisition of ALL.SPACE
York Space Systems has completed its acquisition of ALL.SPACE, bringing multi-orbit terminal technology together with space infrastructure and mission operations capability.
magniX expands aerospace power technology into energy solutions


magniX expands aerospace power technology into energy solutions
magniX is broadening the use of its electric aerospace powertrain technology into mission-critical energy applications including defence, space, data centres and mobility.
Royal Navy faces escort shortfall as ageing Type 23 frigates leave service


Royal Navy faces escort shortfall as ageing Type 23 frigates leave service
The retirement of HMS Richmond, HMS Iron Duke and HMS Chiddingfold highlights the Royal Navy’s challenge of sustaining escort numbers until new frigates enter service.
UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme


UK defence firms gain access to £78 billion EU-funded Ukraine procurement programme
A new UK-EU agreement gives British defence companies access to contracts funded through the EU’s £78 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow


More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough International Airshow will bring together more than 600 finance and investment leaders for its first dedicated summit connecting capital with aerospace, defence, space and security.
More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow


More than 600 finance leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough International Airshow will bring together more than 600 finance and investment leaders for its first dedicated summit connecting capital with aerospace, defence, space and security.
£251m policing package to strengthen protection for Jewish communities


£251m policing package to strengthen protection for Jewish communities
The government has announced more than £250 million over three years to increase policing, counter-terrorism capability and specialist protection for Jewish communities across England and Wales.
Lockheed Martin UK achieves highest MoD defence cyber certification


Lockheed Martin UK achieves highest MoD defence cyber certification
Lockheed Martin UK says it has become the first defence company to achieve Defence Cyber Certification Level 3 under the Ministry of Defence programme.
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