The Royal Air Force has advanced its operational maintenance capabilities by fitting an in-house 3D-printed metallic component to a Typhoon fighter jet at RAF Coningsby. This development marks a significant milestone for the RAF’s Advanced Manufacturing, exploitation (RAF AM-X) programme, demonstrating the viability of additive manufacturing (AM) in reducing aircraft ...
A new Defence Assurance Arrangement signed between the United Kingdom and Qatar is set to create significant opportunities for the UK defence supply chain by deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, finalised by the Defence Secretary during a visit to Doha, formalises a commitment to enhance ...
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a major tender valued at nearly £66 million, seeking industry partners to help deliver its ambitious Nuclear Skills Plan (NSP). The initiative, driven by the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), aims to tackle the critical skills shortage across the UK’s civil and defence ...
The war in Ukraine has triggered a fundamental shift in the global defence landscape. Not only has it exposed critical vulnerabilities in Western defence structures, but it has also showcased to the world what can be achieved with rapid defence technology innovation. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR), published earlier this year, ...
October 31, 2025
Air - Milestone for RAF 3D printing programme
The Royal Air Force has advanced its operational maintenance capabilities by fitting an in-house 3D-printed metallic component to a Typhoon
October 31, 2025
Homeland - UK and Qatar step up defence relationship with new agreement
A new Defence Assurance Arrangement signed between the United Kingdom and Qatar is set to create significant opportunities for the
