Aeralis, GMB pact aims to build Ayrshire jet hub
British aircraft manufacturer Aeralis has signed a cooperation agreement with the GMB union to support what it describes as thousands of high quality aerospace jobs in Central Ayrshire as part of its modular light jet programme.
Francois presses Ministers on radar delays, Typhoon future
A senior Conservative MP demanded clarity on radar upgrades, Typhoon export prospects and the impact of the Government's planned F-35 mix.
UK Space Agency expands satellite tracking with new sensors
Slingshot Aerospace has been selected by the UK Space Agency to deliver a global optical sensor network that will expand the United Kingdom’s ability to track satellites and orbital debris as congestion in orbit continues to rise.
Pratt & Whitney opens Dutch hub for future propulsion tech
Pratt & Whitney has opened a new European Technology and Innovation Centre in the Netherlands to advance research into next-generation aircraft propulsion.
Nordic, Baltic allies fund $500m Ukraine arms package
Eight Nordic and Baltic nations will jointly finance a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine, sourced from the United States.
Embraer adds counter drone role to A-29 Super Tucano
According to Embraer, the approach draws on the aircraft’s electro-optical and infrared sensor for laser tracking and designation, wing-mounted 0.50 calibre guns, and laser-guided rockets to engage identified targets.
MP presses Ministers over F-35A nuclear role
Ben Obese-Jecty, Conservative MP for Huntingdon, argued that the Government’s announcement of the A-variant risks masking deeper questions about the UK’s combat air posture.
Fat Albert set to return to UK for major wing-box overhaul
The US Navy’s well known C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, will return to Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge later this year for a centre wing box replacement that will add decades to the aircraft’s service life.
American bombers in Europe to deter Russia
The deployment is part of the continuing Bomber Task Force rotation model, which the U.S. Air Force says allows the U.S. to demonstrate long-range strike integration with European partners.
Anduril and Edge in Omen drone production push
Omen is a hover to cruise autonomous air vehicle that the partners say offers the endurance and payload of larger systems within a compact airframe.
