Aerospace & Defence
Babcock strengthens its data capabilities in defence
Babcock International Group (Babcock) is strengthening its digital defence capabilities through an Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Palantir Technologies UK announced at DSEI.
Advanced electronics partners zero in on joint project delivery set-up
At the DSEI exhibition in London, industry champions for defence electronics from the UK, Italy, and Japan have announced that they are working towards agreeing a joint project delivery set-up for GCAP’s ISANKE & ICS domain (Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects & Integrated Communications Systems).
MARSS’ portable Interceptor to neutralise hostile drones
Live from DSEI, defence and security technology specialist, MARSS, has launched its new portable UAS countermeasure.
Collaboration to explore in-space manufacturing
Northrop Grumman and Space Forge, a British space company headquartered in Cardiff, have signed a collaboration agreement to explore future space-based manufacturing focused on semiconductor development that can enhance the value of multiple ground-to-space operations.
Bioprinting in space to “address critical health challenges”
Researchers from the University of Manchester are embarking on a two-year project aimed at transforming bioprinting technology in microgravity environments.
MARSS showcases five new products at DSEI
MARSS, a pioneering name in defence technology, reaffirms its commitment to innovation as it prepares to unveil five new products at this year's DSEI event in London, taking place from 12―15 September 2023.
New Ophir FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 continuous zoom lens
MKS Instruments, a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 continuous zoom lens, a long-range, compact folded optics IR zoom lens for gimbal systems and payloads.
Elbit Systems to supply Skylark mini UAS System to the IDF
Elbit Systems will produce and provide the Artillery Corps of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) with the SkylarkTM 1Transitional Vertical Take-Off and Landing Small Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (Skylark 1 eVTOL), combined with through-life maintenance services for all the IDF Ground Force's STUAS systems (Skylark 1 & Skylark 3).
Defence industry adds £9.8bn to UK economy
In 2022, the UK’s defence sector added £9.8 billion in value add to the UK economy, while turnover from defence organisations reached £22.8 billion.
Defence Engage hits major member milestone
Defence Engage, the member-only platform, launched by Clarion Defence, for the defence industry earlier this year has hit a major milestone with over 750 members collaborating across the platform.