BAE finds new way to navigate Navy ships
Posted on 26 Mar 2014 by The Manufacturer
British engineers constructing the Royal Navy’s largest ever warships have invented a mobile application to help them navigate their surroundings.
Defence
Defence companies adapting to a new landscape
Posted on 24 Mar 2014 by The Manufacturer
Tim Moxey of Knovel EMEA discusses how the defence sector has adapted to the challenges it is currently experiencing.
Big Bang Fair kicks off today with thousands of students expected
Posted on 13 Mar 2014 by Tim Brown
The Big Bang Fair, which aims to encourage more young people to undertake careers in science and engineering, kicks off today at Birmingham's NEC with tens of thousands of students expected to attend.
BAE Systems launches annual schools roadshow
Posted on 5 Mar 2014 by The Manufacturer
Defence giant BAE Systems has launched its annual Schools Roadshow, which tours the nation’s schools to inspire young people to consider careers in STEM subject industries.
Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft ready for take off
Posted on 5 Mar 2014 by Callum Bentley
Watchkeeper, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Thales for the British Army has been given a Release To Service by the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Rolls Royce secures $90m US Marine Corp contract
Posted on 24 Feb 2014 by Callum Bentley
Rolls-Royce has announced this morning that it has been awarded a US$90.1 million production contract for engines to power MV-22 aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps.
Rolls-Royce awarded $1bn Hercules deal
Posted on 12 Feb 2014 by The Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce has agreed a $1bn (£604m) deal with Lockheed Martin to deliver 600 engines for the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft.
BAE Systems recruits graduates to help battle cyber crime
Posted on 3 Feb 2014 by Callum Bentley
For the second year running, BAE Systems is set to recruit more graduates to its cyber and security unit than any other part of its UK business.
1000 jobs safeguarded at AgustaWestland with £760m deal
Posted on 29 Jan 2014 by The Manufacturer
Helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has been awarded two contracts worth £760m by the Ministry of Defence which will secure 1,000 UK jobs.
RAF extends £100m BAE contract to support Typhoon fleet
Posted on 28 Jan 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
The UK Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems have decided to continue the Typhoon Availability Service (TAS), a partnership that supports and maintains the RAF fleet of Typhoon aircraft for another 12 months until the end of 2014.