Reforming defence procurement
Posted on 27 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
James Pozzi investigates progress and potential in reforming the notorious inefficiencies of UK defence procurement.
Defence
Revenues rise at helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland
Posted on 13 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
Helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has confirmed revenues of £1.2bn in its latest accounts.
Four Type 26 design contracts announced at DSEI
Posted on 11 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
BAE Systems has announced the awarding of four design contracts for its Royal Navy Type 26 Global Combat Ship,with manufacturing set to begin in 2016.
Testing begins on BAE Systems Artisan radar
Posted on 10 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
A new 3D radar capable of cutting through interference equal to 10,000 mobile phone signals, has commenced integration trials at a secret electromagnetic radar testing facility on the Isle of Wight.
Securing Prosperity: a strategic vision for the UK defence industry
Posted on 9 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
Prime minister David Cameron will today reveal a new strategic vision for the UK defence industry which aims to fulfil national security requirement more efficiently and optimise opportunities for sector growth.
New look Typhoon weighs in
Posted on 4 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
The very first tranche 3 Typhoon next-generation fighter jet has been weighed-in to confirm that it meets rigorous design standards and has a clearly identified centre of gravity before flight testing.
Typhoon’s two-week drumbeat
Posted on 2 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
Think about what you can do in two weeks. At BAE Systems Typhoon final assembly, they think about it all the time – it’s the concrete takt time for every fighter aircraft. Will Stirling reports.
Rolls-Royce sells Apache engine stake for £248m
Posted on 2 Sep 2013 by The Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce has sold its 50pc stake in the engine programme that flies the Apache military helicopters in a deal worth £248m.
Airbus delivers wings for first RAF A400M
Posted on 30 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
Aircraft wings assembled at Airbus in Filton have been shipped to Spain for use on the first Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M military transporter.
Lifesaving innovation
Posted on 27 Aug 2013 by
Sheffield steel vehicle suspension manufacturer, Tinsley Bridge Group, are helping to save the lives of soldiers by improving the suspension of the Army's Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle.