Aerospace & Defence

magniX, on a mission to power the electric aviation revolution, has launched the next phase in the NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration programme (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s electric powertrains.

Ten projects have been awarded £2.5 million as part of the UK Space Agency’s ‘Unlocking Space for Business’ programme. 

Bowman is the tactical communications system employed by the British Armed Forces, designed to provide secure and resilient communication across all levels of command.

United Electronic Industries (UEI) announces the launch of its latest innovation, the DNR-MIL-4 4-slot military-grade I/O system designed to meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace and defence industries.

ICEYE has successfully launched four new SAR satellites on 16th August 2024, further expanding the company’s SAR constellation.

Kuva Space has successfully launched its first commercial microsatellite mission, Hyperfield-1, on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 smallsat rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, U.S.

Intelliconnect (Europe), a UK-based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof, and cryogenic connectors and cable assemblies, will participate in the 27th European Microwave Week (EuMW 2024) in Paris.

In a recent study, ‘Steady as they hover: kinematics of kestrel wing and tail morphing during hovering flights,’ researchers from RMIT University and the University of Bristol have explored the intricate biomechanics of kestrel flight, offering valuable insights into how these birds achieve remarkable stability while wind-hovering.

In a major milestone for the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the UK and the US, the three nations have successfully tested an advanced integration of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time.

RAeS on 24th July 2024 formalised an Aerospace Partnership with Terms of Reference (TORs) between IET and IMechE.