Aerospace & Defence

SpaceX has performed a crucial test of its new Starship rocket system, conducting a ‘static fire’ ignition of its 33 raptor engines.

The resilience of power systems against interruption or damage caused by hostile electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats is nowhere more important than in critical defence infrastructure such as air force bases. Here, Paul Currie, Director at MPE Ltd, discusses.

To continue its growth into the space and defence industries, RF-to-mmWave designer and manufacturer Filtronic has expanded its team of business development experts.

Eighteen projects aimed at boosting the UK space sector are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.

A new suite of navigation simulators for the Royal Navy will be rolled out this year as part of Project Selborne’s modernisation of Royal Navy training.

The adoption of the latest technologies such as sensors and AI is expected to boost drone light show market growth in the foreseeable future. Moreover, the incorporation of smart solutions in drone light shows is likely to promote sustainability and result in market growth in the upcoming years.

3C and Horizon Aircraft signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) under which the two companies will collaborate on aspects of the continued development and path to certification of Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X5 program.

A new Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT) has been formed to drive UK innovation, following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle. 

Technologies that could enable electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies will be developed in the UK, thanks to £113 million of investment being announced by the Business and Transport Secretaries today (Tuesday 7 February).

Kleos Space, a space-powered defence and intelligence technology company, confirms having reached the milestone of daily product delivery collected from a strategically critical area of interest to its early adopter customers.