RC Fornax, the UK-based engineering consultancy, has announced its strongest financial quarter to date, with total orders for the first three months of its 2026 financial year reaching approximately £2.5 million. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of over 70 per cent. The growth has been driven by securing £2.2 ...
BAE Systems has announced a record number of early careers trainees, with over 6,800 apprentices and graduates currently employed across its UK operations, signalling a significant investment in the nation’s defence skills base. This figure comprises approximately 5,100 apprentices and 1,700 graduates, reflecting the company’s sustained commitment to developing a ...
The UK government has committed a new £1.7 billion investment package for European Space Agency (ESA) programmes, a move designed to strengthen national security and create significant opportunities for the UK’s industrial supply chain. Agreed at the ESA Council of Ministers in Bremen, the funding brings the UK’s total support ...
According to analysis from professional services firm PA Consulting, the recent Budget has created a significant opportunity for the UK to reinforce its position as a global hub for defence innovation and manufacturing. Guy Neale, a defence and security expert at the firm, suggests that by prioritising private capital through ...
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