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DPRTE Engage partners play key role as launch International Space Pitch Day launched

Air July 31, 2020

DPRTE Engage Online partners, DASA and Dstl, are to play a key role in delivering International Space Pitch Day. Start-up technology companies and inventors will be given the opportunity to pitch directly to UK and US military leaders for the $1-million investment to fast-track their ideas for cutting-edge Space innovations. International Space ...

DIT joins Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter

Air July 28, 2020

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has joined the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, reaffirming its commitment to promoting and supporting gender balance in the sector and delivering on equality commitments outlined in the government’s 2018 Aerospace Sector Deal. The Charter, which was established at the Farnborough Air Show in ...

DPRTE Engage partner DE&S takes control of Poseidon fleet home

Air July 28, 2020

Facilities to house the Poseidon MRA Mk1 fleet have been handed over to DPRTE Engage partner, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), marking a major milestone in the Poseidon programme. DE&S, the MOD’s procurement arm, will take control of the £100 million strategic facility at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. Clocking in at over 33,000 ...

Saab opens a centre in the UK for Future Combat Air

Air July 27, 2020

Saab is to create a new FCAS centre in the United Kingdom as a hub for our participation in the FCAS (Future Combat Air Systems) programme. Saab is committed to build a long term relationship with the UK related to FCAS by investing initially £50 million. The UK and Sweden signed a ...