“We will do it together”: Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers message to Farnborough International Airshow attendees
“We will do it together”: Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers message to Farnborough International Airshow attendees
Burnham was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 20 July, day one of the world’s largest international airshow
Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Using laser technology and AI, Hexagon and Embraer aim to advance automation of aircraft inspections.
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
A Sheffield-based manufacturer is investing tens of millions of pounds in an ambitious growth programme expected to triple revenue to over £300 million by 2031, whilst creating 150 skilled jobs across the wider region.
Aerospace
Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Using laser technology and AI, Hexagon and Embraer aim to advance automation of aircraft inspections.
Defence
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Trials involving ACUA Ocean, Teledyne FLIR Defense and Project Beehive demonstrate how Britain could rapidly deploy networked autonomous systems at sea.
Security
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
The agreement brings together British and South Korean defence capabilities, including plans for an AH-140 frigate concept equipped with LIG systems.
Space
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
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£100m fund proposed to strengthen UK aerospace supply chain
£100m fund proposed to strengthen UK aerospace supply chain
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Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Hexagon to hone predictive aircraft inspections with Embraer
Using laser technology and AI, Hexagon and Embraer aim to advance automation of aircraft inspections.
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
A Sheffield-based manufacturer is investing tens of millions of pounds in an ambitious growth programme expected to triple revenue to over £300 million by 2031, whilst creating 150 skilled jobs across the wider region.
Project SEAN to launch electric aircraft trials across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands in 2027
Project SEAN to launch electric aircraft trials across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands in 2027
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Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX certified for SES O3b mPOWER network
ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX certified for SES O3b mPOWER network
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Farnborough Day Three deals deliver £765m for UK industry
Farnborough Day Three deals deliver £765m for UK industry
Firm orders for 35 Airbus aircraft lifted the value of Farnborough Airshow deals to £62.7bn across the first three days, with £10.8bn attributed to UK content.
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
Sheffield manufacturer launches Project Vulcan to forge superalloys in the UK
A Sheffield-based manufacturer is investing tens of millions of pounds in an ambitious growth programme expected to triple revenue to over £300 million by 2031, whilst creating 150 skilled jobs across the wider region.
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Trials involving ACUA Ocean, Teledyne FLIR Defense and Project Beehive demonstrate how Britain could rapidly deploy networked autonomous systems at sea.
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
Drone tech used in rider safety initiative trial in Scottish Borders
Drone tech used in rider safety initiative trial in Scottish Borders
With the support of drone technology, Police Scotland officers engaged with motorcyclists as part of a new safety initiative aimed at reducing rider harm.
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
The agreement brings together British and South Korean defence capabilities, including plans for an AH-140 frigate concept equipped with LIG systems.
UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience
UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience
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