Aerospace & Defence

Lynred announces the launch of HEROIC, a European Defence Fund project aimed at developing highly-advanced electronic components for next-gen infrared (IR) sensors, while consolidating the supply chain of these state-of-the-art products in Europe.

The first orbital rocket launch from British soil is set to take place in this evening (9 January 2023).

High Eye specialises in manufacturing the Airboxer VTOL UAV, a heavy-fuel driven (Jet A-1) unmanned helicopter system for both civilian and military use. In 2021, it introduced the Airboxer, a long-range drone with a single three-bladed rotor that quickly gained popularity in the market due to its small size, lightweight design, and ability to function in extreme conditions.

A bold new era for the UK space industry could start next week after partners announced the opening of the window for the first ever space launch from British soil.

BlackBerry Limited and PATEO have announced that Dongfeng Motor, one of China’s largest automakers, has selected a BlackBerry IVY-powered PATEO Digital Cockpit for the automaker’s next-generation, all-electric VOYAH H97 model, following the successful completion of a proof of concept (POC) project, an overview and footage.  

An unmanned semi-submersible vehicle developed at Washington State University may prove that the best way to travel in water undetected and efficiently is not on top, or below, but in-between.

2023 is set to be a huge year for British space launches. The nation holding its breath for further news on the Virgin Orbit launch from Spaceport Cornwall now that the final required licenses have been issued by the UK space regulator, which will put Britain on the ‘space’ map.

Amidst misfortunes, continued conflicts, pandemic-forced setbacks, and a blurred horizon, the global aviation sector has reported an encouraging recovery, as evidenced by the changing trends across core operating areas, including passenger service, airfreight, business aviation, MRO services, and ACMI markets.

Horizon Aircraft has announced that it has successfully completed initial hover testing of its “Cavorite X5” scale prototype.

Kleos Space advises its four Observer Mission (KSF3) satellites are manifested to launch on 3rd January aboard the Transporter-6 SpaceX mission.