A pilotless plane has flown on and off a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time! The W Autonomous Systems (WAS) drone flew from the Lizard Peninsula and on to the deck of HMS Prince of Wales off the Cornish coast, delivered supplies, then flew back in a...
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Member News: People, Process, Principle
25 Oct
WEAF member CGTech's VERICUT toolpath simulation and optimisation software helps support Trinity Precision Inc.Integrity and experience. Consistent performance. Clarity of purpose. These are words to live and work by, no matter what your vocation. They’re also the...
Rolls Royce and easyJet aim to Develop Hydrogen Combustion Engine Technology
24 Oct
Rolls Royce and easyJet have been in collaboration with Loughborough University and have reached a breakthrough with the research they have been doing towards their hydrogen aviation project.Rolls Royce and easyJet created a partnership with their shared aim to...
Novel Disruptive Science Impacting Future Defence and Security Webinar
18 Oct
This DASA competition aims to identify and develop novel, early stage research ideas that may have a significant and disruptive impact.This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition aims to identify and develop novel, early stage research ideas that may have...
Safran developing battery pack technology to provide electric propulsion for aircraft
5 Oct
Safran at the forefront of electric propulsion For several years now, WEAF member Safran has been developing a “battery pack” technology, integrating the best cells available on the market with its thermal, mechanical and electronic management systems. GENeUSPACK™...
How to fund aerospace innovation
26 Sep
Funding aerospace innovation can be a complex and costly endeavour, but it's essential for driving progress in the industry. Whether you are an aerospace SME, start-up, researcher, or enterprise, looking to invest in aerospace innovation, here are some strategies to...
Harnessing UK Innovation in Aerospace and Defence
18 Sep
The UK aerospace and defence sector is recognised as a world leader in innovation, second only to the US, but has the turbulent environment of 2020 changed this?The A&D sector has a strong reputation for cutting-edge technology, innovation, research and...
Additive Oktoberfest Evo 3D Industry Event
13 Sep
Additive Oktoberfest Evo 3D Industry Event. Live Demonstrations and Product introductions from Numerous Manufacturers.
iCOMAT and CGTech push new frontiers in composite part manufacture
7 Sep
The third Hydrogen Strategy Update to the Market sets out the government’s continuing focus on delivery. It recaps the hydrogen announcements and forward look in the Powering Up Britain plan, the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s manifesto for the future.
Hydrogen Strategy Update: August 2023
4 Sep
The third Hydrogen Strategy Update to the Market sets out the government’s continuing focus on delivery. It recaps the hydrogen announcements and forward look in the Powering Up Britain plan, the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s manifesto for the future.
BAE Systems secures MoD contract
23 Aug
BAE Systems wins contract that will support 60 Dorset jobs BAE Systems has secured an £89m contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) – which will support Dorset jobs – to enhance front-line connectivity for military personnel, linking small reconnaissance drones,...
WEAF Members, GKN Aerospace, Marshall, and Parker Aerospace to collaborate
16 Aug
MoU agreed to explore liquid hydrogen fuel system solutions for the next generation of zero emission aircraft. GKN Aerospace, Marshall, and Parker Aerospace are leveraging their world-leading capabilities to collaborate under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...