In the high-stakes arena of modern defence, where every component plays a critical role in mission success, industrial switches have emerged as unsung heroes. These seemingly unassuming devices form the backbone of countless defence applications, from controlling communication systems in military vehicles to enabling secure data transfer on naval vessels. ...
The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, SKYNET 6A, has successfully completed its initial testing phase at the government-funded National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This marks a major milestone for the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) satellite communications programme, which is set to enhance the UK’s secure military connectivity ...
The UK’s space sector has achieved a record-breaking £844M in contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA), outpacing government contributions by £80M in the last quarter of 2024 – the highest return for any ESA member state. This milestone underscores Britain’s growing global influence in space technology and its ability ...
For 75 years AWE has had one mission: to play our part in keeping our nation safe. Since the nuclear weapons programme was established at Aldermaston in April 1950, we’ve been steadfast in delivering against that commitment – through brilliant science and technology. Our role in nuclear defence, as an arms-length body of ...