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The BbcFormer Defence Secretary Resigns as Chairman of Cambridge Aerospace
A former Conservative defence secretary resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace after a ministerial ethics watchdog raised concerns about compliance with rules on former ministers. The resignation followed the announcement of a multimillion-pound government missile contract.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukBritish Aerospace Company Aeralis Enters Administration
Aeralis, a British firm developing a proposed advanced jet trainer to replace the Hawk jets used by the RAF's Red Arrows, has gone into administration with the loss of about 30 jobs. The company cited delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan and the withdrawal of funding from its…
The IndependentActivists Convicted of Criminal Damage at Bristol Defence Factory Face Possible Terrorist Sentencing
Four activists were convicted of causing £1 million in criminal damage during a raid on an Israel-linked defence factory in Bristol on 6 August 2024. A judge ruled the charges had a terrorist connection in a pre-trial decision. Sentencing is scheduled for 12 June, with the Court…
news.google.comTurkiye’s Roketsan Aims for Top 10 Global Defence Exporter Amid Regional Conflicts
Turkiye’s defence industry has expanded rapidly, with Roketsan becoming a major missile and rocket systems manufacturer. The company aims to enter the top 10 global defence exporters, supported by recent investments and increased domestic production amid ongoing Middle East confl…