Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
Babcock leases AW169s for Canadian EMS operations

Aerospace

Babcock leases AW169s for Canadian EMS operations

26 November 2024

Babcock has leased seven new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters from LCI.

UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

Defence Security Events

UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

25 November 2024

To help the UK stay ahead in the 'new AI arms race' the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, will today announce the launch of a new Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR), at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, positioned to protect the UK and its allies against new threats.

Integris Composites to produce Boeing MH-139A armour

Defence

Integris Composites to produce Boeing MH-139A armour

25 November 2024

Boeing has awarded Integris Composites, Inc. a contract to develop, engineer and manufacture the armour system for its MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.

Advance Magazine

Latest Publication

Issue 3, Vol. 14: ADVANCE September - November 2024

Advertisement
Cranfield
NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

Security Events

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

25 November 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain, on the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and robotics and enhancing their collective ability to successfully defend against cyber threats.

Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

Defence Events

Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

25 November 2024

Northern Ireland based body armour specialist, Vikela, has marked an impressive growth phase with the recent relocation to a larger facility in Bangor.

University of Surrey

Space

University of Surrey's Prof Adam Amara appointed as UKSA Chief Scientist

25 November 2024

Renowned astrophysicist Professor Adam Amara, Director of Space Strategy and Head of the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey, has been appointed as the UK Space Agency's (UKSA) new Chief Scientist.

Wayland Additive partners with TECCLUSTER

Aerospace

Wayland Additive partners with TECCLUSTER

25 November 2024

Wayland Additive has announced a partnership agreement with TECCLUSTER A/S based in Denmark, primarliy aimed at expanding machine sales across the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Advertisement
ODU RT
British engineers demo UK

Defence

British engineers demo UK's first extra large autonomous sub for military use

25 November 2024

A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, developed specifically for military use, off the south coast of England.

New Jet Zero Taskforce launched

Aerospace

New Jet Zero Taskforce launched

25 November 2024

Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has launched a new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior figures in the aviation sector to revamp efforts to make greener air travel a reality. 

Advertisement
ODU RT 2
Collaboration key to managing supply shocks

Features

Collaboration key to managing supply shocks

20 November 2024

Neil McManus, a Partner and aerospace and defence specialist at Vendigital, encourages manufacturers to collaborate closely with suppliers to mitigate the impact of shocks and supply chain disruptions.

Industry inspires with engineering innovations

Focus

Industry inspires with engineering innovations

21 November 2024

Last month, on 30th and 31st October 2024, over 9,800 engineering and manufacturing professionals flocked to the NEC, Birmingham to attend the 15th edition of Advanced Engineering, with visitors shown the latest industry solutions by over 400 exhibitors and where ADS hosted its largest ever Meet the Buyer event.

Videos

Space Events

Blue plaque honours developer of revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell at Marshall

21 November 2024

Tom Bacon (1904-1992), an engineer who developed a fuel cell used to power the Apollo 11 spacecraft which made the first moon landing, has been recognised with a commemorative blue plaque marking the impact of his work.

Defence

RAF uses SAF on routine ops

15 August 2024

The Royal Air Force (RAF) are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time.

Defence

Apprentices prepare for Tom Nevard Memorial Competition

30 July 2024

This year’s annual Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Tom Nevard Memorial Competition (TNMC) - a week-long designing and manufacturing competition for apprentices - is to take place from Sunday 4th to Friday 9th August at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

Defence

NATO DIANA launches 2024 challenges

12 July 2024

Building on the success of its inaugural year, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched its 2024 challenges to continue to attract the best and brightest innovators across the Alliance in support of its mission to build a peaceful and more resilient future.

Defence Security Events

Strategic Command bursaries for 100 students in the North West

11 July 2024

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.

Advertisement
Babcock LB

Events Calendar

Advertisement
ADS S&P
Advertisement
Aviation Africa

December 2024

3 - 5 December 2024
10 - 12 December 2024

January 2025

14 - 16 January 2025
21 - 23 January 2025

February 2025

17 - 21 February 2025

March 2025

11 - 13 March 2025
17 - 21 March 2025
25 - 30 March 2025
25 - 30 March 2025
26 - 27 March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

6 - 8 May 2025
6 - 8 May 2025
21 - 23 May 2025

June 2025

16 - 22 June 2025

July 2025

18 - 20 July 2025

September 2025

9 - 12 September 2025
24 - 26 September 2025

October 2025

14 - 16 October 2025

November 2025

17 - 21 November 2025
18 - 21 November 2025

February 2026

3 - 8 February 2026
8 - 12 February 2026

June 2026

10 - 14 June 2026