A special ceremony held at Space Command Headquarters, RAF High Wycombe has marked the official opening of UK Space Command, with the first ‘Space Operator’ Badges presented to personnel. Space plays a vital role in the Armed Forces ability to undertake the majority of defence tasks, with any disruption to the ...
Thales has been awarded the contract to supply Scorpion helmet-mounted sight and display systems and digital multi-function displays for all the Dassault Aviation Rafale aircraft in service with the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. From reconnaissance to air defence and precision strike missions, the Rafale has helped ensure ...
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed the appointment of QinetiQ to deliver and operate an important new satellite that will support technological innovation, de-risking and concept testing for public agencies and commercial enterprises in Europe. The EU Horizon 2020 IOD/IOV initiative will provide organisations with new opportunities to capitalise on ...
A £195 million contract for a further 13 cutting-edge Protector aircraft has been signed. Defence Minister Jeremy Quin announced the new contract during a visit to GKN Aerospace (GKNA), who are manufacturing key parts of aircraft on the Isle of Wight. Protector is a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) that will provide ...
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