by Emily Dimery | Oct 29, 2025 | Industry, Technology, Aerospace
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has launched a free Cyber Action Toolkit to help sole traders and small businesses strengthen their online security. With 42% of small businesses reporting cyber breaches in 2024, the toolkit offers simple,...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 29, 2025 | Export, Industry, Technology, Aerospace
International Trade Week (ITW) returns for its fifth edition from 3rd to 7th November, offering five days of free online and in-person events designed to help UK businesses grow through exporting. Led by the Department for Business and Trade and sponsored by Santander...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 29, 2025 | Aerospace, Space, Zero Emissions, Industry, Technology
🚀 Airbus Launchpad opening early 2026 – a collaborative high-tech lab and workspace designed to accelerate innovation, partnership, and SME development within the UK’s space ecosystem. Located at our Stevenage site, this new facility will serve as a hub for...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 27, 2025 | Zero Emissions, Industry, Technology, Aerospace
WEAF recently met with the Agratas team for an update on the progress of the UK’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility, currently under construction in Somerset. Project TimelineThe first phase of production is now expected to begin in late 2027, with full...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 27, 2025 | Aerospace, Events, Industry
The recent ‘Meet the Buyer’ event brought together organisations and buyers from across the aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, offering a valuable opportunity for WEAF members to connect directly with key decision-makers and showcase their...