Ball Systems has announced its aerospace business has been bought by UK defence contractor BAE Systems. The deal, worth some £4.4Bn sees the division of Ball that supplies parts to the James Webb telescope and US fighter jets, come into the BAE System Corporation. Ball Aerospace is a leading provider of spacecraft, ...
In partnership with BAE, QinetiQ’s Airborne Technology Demonstrator has delivered a landmark trial of future radar and sense integration capabilities. The Airborne Technology Demonstrator (ATD), part of a Long Term Partnering Agreement with the MOD, has conducted a flight test with the combat aircraft nose system (fast jet radome) installed onto the ...
This year’s DSEI is promising to be an interesting event with numerous seminars, speakers, showcases and exhibitions already confirmed. Taking place from 12 – 15 September at the Excel Centre in London, the event will offer visitors insight into how to bring innovation into the heart of Defence, lead the cyber ...
A £20M contract for cutting-edge new rocket and missile protection system for Britain’s Challenger 3 tanks has been awarded. The Trophy Active Protection System (APS) will be tested and integrated with Challenger 3 to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats, while simultaneously finding the origin of the hostile fire ...