Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue CCA demonstrator takes off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California to undertake its first autonomous flight on 3 October 2026. Image: Northrop Grumman
Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue will demonstrate autonomous carrier-based air operations aboard a Queen Elizabeth-class ‘flattop’ as part of trials planned for 2027 under Project Vanquish.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet.
Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Building on a long-standing collaboration, Eaton is to provide hydraulic and fuel system technologies for Dassault’s next-generation Falcon 10X business jet, supporting its fuel-efficiency and performance objectives.
Aerospace

11 Nov 2026

Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Defence Talks podcast episode - Lord Coaker
Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Speaking in a special Remembrance Day podcast, Lord Coaker paid tribute to those who serve while highlighting the need to strengthen UK preparedness against growing security threats.
Security

11 Nov 2026

Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet.
Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Building on a long-standing collaboration, Eaton is to provide hydraulic and fuel system technologies for Dassault’s next-generation Falcon 10X business jet, supporting its fuel-efficiency and performance objectives.
Aerospace

11 Nov 2026

UK defence tech investment heads towards £1bn after tripling in 2026
State of UK Deep Tech 2026 report
UK defence tech investment heads towards £1bn after tripling in 2026
Venture capital investment in UK defence tech has nearly tripled to £720 million in 2026 and is projected to approach £1 billion by year-end, led by surges in AI and autonomous systems, according to a new Royal Academy of Engineering report.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

Fire Service College demos contribution to UK national resilience
Fire Service College (FSC) demo
Fire Service College demos contribution to UK national resilience
The historic Fire Service College training facility in Gloucestershire recently demonstrated how it combines immersive virtual reality, realistic incident scenarios and specialist expertise to prepare British and allied emergency responders, to support UK resilience.
Security

11 Nov 2026

Leicester’s National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
Leicester’s National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
Following delivery of its education and outreach initiatives across the UK to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and space explorers, the National Space Centre’s Discovery Team has gained national recognition by winning a prestigious Sir Arthur Clarke Award.
Space

5 Nov 2026

Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue CCA demonstrator takes off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California to undertake its first autonomous flight on 3 October 2026. Image: Northrop Grumman
Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue will demonstrate autonomous carrier-based air operations aboard a Queen Elizabeth-class ‘flattop’ as part of trials planned for 2027 under Project Vanquish.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet.
Eaton to support Dassault’s next-gen Falcon 10X on path to certification
Building on a long-standing collaboration, Eaton is to provide hydraulic and fuel system technologies for Dassault’s next-generation Falcon 10X business jet, supporting its fuel-efficiency and performance objectives.
Aerospace

11 Nov 2026

CAA puts AI reliability and human oversight in focus as aerospace adoption grows
Artificial Intelligence
CAA puts AI reliability and human oversight in focus as aerospace adoption grows
The Civil Aviation Authority has reviewed more than 200 aerospace AI use cases, from maintenance and security screening to engineering and air traffic support.
Aerospace

11 Nov 2026

UK military satellite Titania reaches orbit as MoD trials space-threat sensors
Titania Satellite
UK military satellite Titania reaches orbit as MoD trials space-threat sensors
The UK’s second ISTARI military satellite, Titania, reaches orbit as trials launch for a three-site sensor network to monitor potential threats to spacecraft.
Defence

9 Nov 2026

Leicester’s National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
Leicester’s National Space Centre Discovery Team wins Sir Arthur Clarke Award
Following delivery of its education and outreach initiatives across the UK to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and space explorers, the National Space Centre’s Discovery Team has gained national recognition by winning a prestigious Sir Arthur Clarke Award.
Space

5 Nov 2026

Astroscale and OHB to collaborate on space security
Astroscale and OHB sign MoU
Astroscale and OHB to collaborate on space security
Following ratification of the Kensington Treaty in October, Astroscale and OHB have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation between the UK, Germany and Japan towards protecting critical infrastructure in space, whilst supporting the safe, sustainable and responsible use of the orbital environment.
Space

4 Nov 2026

Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue CCA demonstrator takes off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California to undertake its first autonomous flight on 3 October 2026. Image: Northrop Grumman
Royal Navy to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue CCA from aircraft carrier in 2027
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue will demonstrate autonomous carrier-based air operations aboard a Queen Elizabeth-class ‘flattop’ as part of trials planned for 2027 under Project Vanquish.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Defence Talks podcast episode - Lord Coaker
Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Speaking in a special Remembrance Day podcast, Lord Coaker paid tribute to those who serve while highlighting the need to strengthen UK preparedness against growing security threats.
Security

11 Nov 2026

UK defence tech investment heads towards £1bn after tripling in 2026
State of UK Deep Tech 2026 report
UK defence tech investment heads towards £1bn after tripling in 2026
Venture capital investment in UK defence tech has nearly tripled to £720 million in 2026 and is projected to approach £1 billion by year-end, led by surges in AI and autonomous systems, according to a new Royal Academy of Engineering report.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Defence Talks podcast episode - Lord Coaker
Lord Coaker calls for greater UK resilience against cyberattacks and infrastructure threats
Speaking in a special Remembrance Day podcast, Lord Coaker paid tribute to those who serve while highlighting the need to strengthen UK preparedness against growing security threats.
Security

11 Nov 2026

Fire Service College demos contribution to UK national resilience
Fire Service College (FSC) demo
Fire Service College demos contribution to UK national resilience
The historic Fire Service College training facility in Gloucestershire recently demonstrated how it combines immersive virtual reality, realistic incident scenarios and specialist expertise to prepare British and allied emergency responders, to support UK resilience.
Security

11 Nov 2026

Royal Navy moves to deter Russian undersea threats with new ‘Atlantic Net’ investment
Image via Royal Navy
Royal Navy moves to deter Russian undersea threats with new ‘Atlantic Net’ investment
A £90m investment in autonomous maritime technology will bolster the Royal Navy’s surveillance capabilities while deterring Russian submarines and safeguarding critical seabed infrastructure in the North Atlantic.
Defence

11 Nov 2026

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