UK targets 30% rise in RAF A400M availability under £190m Airbus deal
UK targets 30% rise in RAF A400M availability under £190m Airbus deal
A £190m Airbus support deal will target a 30% increase in RAF A400M availability while sustaining more than 350 UK jobs through April 2029.
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu has launched HotSat-3 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission, adding capacity for high-resolution thermal intelligence from space.
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
Applications for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) are now open to over 10,000 manufacturing businesses.
Aerospace
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
Applications for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) are now open to over 10,000 manufacturing businesses.
Defence
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Former Boeing executive Richard Mills will lead the growth strategy of Cohort and its seven subsidiaries which specialise in defence and security technology across the UK, Germany, Portugal and Australia.
Security
New tools to tackle prison drones, drugs and help offenders into work
New tools to tackle prison drones, drugs and help offenders into work
Lord Chancellor Alex Norris has announced a series of new measures aimed at tackling prison drones, curbing substance abuse and assisting offenders in securing work and accommodation.
Space
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu has launched HotSat-3 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission, adding capacity for high-resolution thermal intelligence from space.
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What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
Britain is expanding military satellites, sensors, targeting networks and space defence as the RAF prepares for sixth-generation air power.
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
The MoD spent a record £34.1bn with UK industry in 2025/26, including £20.9bn on equipment and support. But SMEs’ share of direct spending remained unchanged.
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
Applications for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) are now open to over 10,000 manufacturing businesses.
UK Government proposes airline fee reforms and tougher measures on disruptive passengers
UK Government proposes airline fee reforms and tougher measures on disruptive passengers
New aviation proposals would end charges for seating young children with accompanying adults, restrict fees for simple booking errors and strengthen airline cooperation on repeat disruptive passengers.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport takes another step towards reopening with new firefighting fleet
Doncaster Sheffield Airport takes another step towards reopening with new firefighting fleet
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has ordered three specialist aviation firefighting vehicles as preparations continue for its planned reopening.
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu’s HotSat-3 launches on SpaceX mission to double thermal satellite capacity
SatVu has launched HotSat-3 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission, adding capacity for high-resolution thermal intelligence from space.
Orbex’s UK manufacturing assets and IP acquired by Omnidea
Orbex’s UK manufacturing assets and IP acquired by Omnidea
Portugal’s Omnidea has purchased the manufacturing assets and intellectual property (IP) of British rocket manufacturer Orbex UK, which ceased operations in February this year and went into administration.
Filtronic wins SpaceX contract to support Starlink network
Filtronic wins SpaceX contract to support Starlink network
Sedgefield headquartered Filtronic has won a $68.1 million (£51.52m) order from SpaceX to support its Starlink network, highlighting the growing global demand for UK-developed space technology.
UK targets 30% rise in RAF A400M availability under £190m Airbus deal
UK targets 30% rise in RAF A400M availability under £190m Airbus deal
A £190m Airbus support deal will target a 30% increase in RAF A400M availability while sustaining more than 350 UK jobs through April 2029.
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
UK Government opens scheme to slash manufacturers’ electricity bills
Applications for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) are now open to over 10,000 manufacturing businesses.
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Former Boeing executive Richard Mills will lead the growth strategy of Cohort and its seven subsidiaries which specialise in defence and security technology across the UK, Germany, Portugal and Australia.
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Cohort appoints Richard Mills as Group Strategy Director
Former Boeing executive Richard Mills will lead the growth strategy of Cohort and its seven subsidiaries which specialise in defence and security technology across the UK, Germany, Portugal and Australia.
BAE Systems proves complete counter-drone kill chain in Scotland trials
BAE Systems proves complete counter-drone kill chain in Scotland trials
BAE Systems has demonstrated its complete BATS counter-drone chain in Scotland, integrating sensors, electronic warfare and a gun system.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport takes another step towards reopening with new firefighting fleet
Doncaster Sheffield Airport takes another step towards reopening with new firefighting fleet
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has ordered three specialist aviation firefighting vehicles as preparations continue for its planned reopening.
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