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British troops receive early Christmas delivery of support trucks

Defence

British troops receive early Christmas delivery of support trucks

13 December 2024

The British Field Army has taken an early Christmas delivery of 20 support trucks bought under a rapid procurement process.

GCAP industry partners agree new joint venture

Defence

GCAP industry partners agree new joint venture

13 December 2024

BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), subject to regulatory approvals.

BCB International welcomes His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

Defence Events

BCB International welcomes His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

13 December 2024

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton CMG, met with Andrew Howell, Managing Director and Emi Howell, the Head of EU Defence Sales, at BCB International Ltd. in Cardiff yesterday.

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Lloyd's of London launches cyber insurance consortium with HITRUST certification

13 December 2024

An innovative cyber insurance consortium in collaboration with Lloyd's of London and backed by a network of globally recognised AA-rated insurers, has been unveiled by HITRUST, a provider of cybersecurity assurance.

Birmingham Airport has busiest November yet

Aerospace

Birmingham Airport has busiest November yet

13 December 2024

With an almost 10% increase in passenger volumes during its busiest ever November, Birmingham Airport has said it is preparing for a busy Festive Season as passenger predictions will see an increase of 11% in departing and arriving passengers between 20th December and 6th January.

National Airlines adds two A330-200s to its fleet

Aerospace

National Airlines adds two A330-200s to its fleet

13 December 2024

US-based National Airlines has expanded its widebody fleet with the recent acquisition of two new A330-200 passenger aircraft.

Serco receives SBTi validation for GHG emissions reduction targets

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Serco receives SBTi validation for GHG emissions reduction targets

13 December 2024

Serco has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), meaning its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets meet the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations.

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UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

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UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

12 December 2024

Today, the UK's Business Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry will hear from the defence industry, hosting a CEO roundtable on driving investment into the sector.

Aurrigo invests in adoption of all-electric airside vehicle

Aerospace

Aurrigo invests in adoption of all-electric airside vehicle

12 December 2024

Aurrigo International plc, providers of smart airside solutions, has capped a year of growth with a £5.25 million share placing raise.

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Public and private sector collaboration shaping modern defence

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Public and private sector collaboration shaping modern defence

9 December 2024

Tristan Wood, founder of Livewire Digital, explains how the UK is leveraging its advanced manufacturing sector and partnerships with industry, government and international allies, to transform military capabilities, with COTS solutions in the vanguard.

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.

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Space

University of Bristol and UKAEA team produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery

4 December 2024

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which has game-changing applications, including in the space sector.

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.

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