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UK manufacturing 2024 – a year in pictures
UK manufacturing has had an eventful year. Editor, Joe Bush, looks at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines in 2024. More via The Manufacturer
Global Combat Air Programme industry partners reach landmark agreement to deliver next generation combat aircraft
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), 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. More via The Manufacturer
Eurofighter consortium invests £133m in BAE Systems’ most advanced fighter pilot helmet
The consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon has awarded BAE Systems a £133m contract to further develop its Striker® II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD). More via The Manufacturer
Commercial vehicle decarbonisation crucial for net zero success, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that the decarbonisation of commerical vehicles is a key piece of the UK’s overall net zero puzzle and one that needs attention. More via The Manufacturer
Babcock’s LGE business secures contract on world’s largest ethane carriers
Babcock International Group’s LGE business has been awarded a contract to deliver six cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for Ultra Large Ethane Carriers in China. More via The Manufacturer
Pennine Healthcare tops year of Prostate Cancer UK fundraising on a high with successful Christmas raffle
A leading UK-based, employee-owned medical device manufacturer has topped a year of fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK with two successful Christmas initiatives. More via The Manufacturer
