Defence

British defence giant BAE Systems has secured a multi-billion pound contract to build nine new warships from the Australian government.

What does the £20bn Austalian BAE Systems deal mean for UK exports?

A Melrose statement after their vistory did nothing to ally fears that a break-up is on the cards - image courtesy of GKN.

GKN loses the fight. Melrose wins: what next?

Siemens to invest £27m in new UK 3D printing factory

The British engineering group has won export orders exceeding £5m for its world-class tank track systems - image courtesy of William Cook.

William Cook Group secures £multi-million tank contract

Military service can provide skills for manufacturing. Image courtesy of Steven Lilley - Flickr.

Utilising your military service skills: Careers in the manufacturing industry

The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Digital Transformation

Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Within the next few decades, armed forces could be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with adaptable aircraft technologies - image courtesy of BAE

BAE unveils futuristic unmanned aircraft concept

An artist's impression of one of the autonomous patrol boats. Image courtesy of Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce designs autonomous patrol ship

Aerospace Technology Institute unveiled in Bedfordshire

Digital Transformation

UK aerospace’s biggest barriers to digital transformation

2 - BAE SYSTEMS ENGINEERS DEVELOP BLUETOOTH-ENABLED SENSORS TO DETECT HEALTH OF MILITARY BRIDGING SYSTEMS – image courtesy of BAE Systems.

Industrial Data & AI

Data analysis to help detect strain on military bridges