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Drone factory opens in Swindon, creating 100 jobs
Armed Forces
The huge purpose-built plant is owned by German-based Stark and will produce thousands of military-grade drones
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Jump in profits at defence giant Babcock after strong first half
Company Results
The FTSE-100 group says it is on track to meet expectations for the full financial year
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South Yorkshire named as Defence Growth area in Government push for jobs
Economy
The Government's Defence Industrial Strategy names two areas in England, plus Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as the first areas to benefit from increased defence spending
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Bridgend aerial systems venture IrvinGQ lands £25m MoD contract
Armed Forces
The contract will safeguard around 10% of its 250 workforce over the next decade
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North East will 'benefit' from increased defence spending, Minister says
Politics
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard was speaking as he visited the Cook Defence Systems plant today
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Huge Cornwall drone testing centre reaches major milestone
Technology
The National Drone Hub is based at Predannack Airfield
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Military drone factory to open in South West, creating 100 jobs
Armed Forces
German defence company Stark has confirmed it is expanding into the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Marine engineering firm opens office at Exeter Science Park
Offices
The company was founded in 2023 and is planning its next stage of growth
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Consultation on Avon Pension Fund investing in arms to start in September
Finance
The £6bn fund manages the local government pension scheme for the former county of Avon and has 140,000 members
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Wiltshire gas mask maker secures £10.2m MoD order for Ukraine war
Ministry of Defence
Avon Technologies said the equipment would be delivered in the 2026 financial year
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South Gloucestershire company wins Royal Navy contract worth more than £114m
Deals
The Yate-based organisation will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of submarine equipment
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Farnborough-based Qinetiq celebrates share rise with new £1.5bn MoD deal until 2033
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The company's Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) with the º£½ÇÊÓƵ government will now run to 2033 after being extended by five years, it said on Thursday.
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Rolls-Royce wins major MoD contract for RAF Typhoon fighter jets
Armed Forces
Most of the work will take place at the company's º£½ÇÊÓƵ defence HQ in Bristol
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Devonport dockyard's owner Babcock set to rake in even more cash
Company Results
Babcock International Group is expecting profits to leap to £363m
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Virtual reality simulation specialist Vrai launches new US base in Florida
Technology
The tech company, which has bases at Newcastle Helix and in Dublin, will be creating up to 10 jobs in its first year in Orlando
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Royal Navy ships hit by new strike as fears grow over job losses
Unite
About 300 workers will walk out at bases in Scotland, Portsmouth and Plymouth
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North East business life: community, charity and award events of the week
People
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Banks Group, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, Knights, º£½ÇÊÓƵ Docks Marine Services and TT2
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Airbus to build º£½ÇÊÓƵ satellites for Armed Forces in bid to boost space surveillance
Armed Forces
The system is being designed and built in Britain and could support some 200 jobs
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Leaders position West Country as º£½ÇÊÓƵ's 'defence powerhouse'
Politics
'We can spread prosperity, boost industrial resilience and deter adversaries'
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Royal Navy tugboat crews balloted for strike action
Employment
The crews are based at Devonport, Portsmouth, Faslane, Great Harbour Greenock and Kyle of Lochalsh
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BAE Systems wins £285m Royal Navy combat systems contract
Deals
It will support jobs across the south of England including in Filton, near Bristol, and Dorchester
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BAE Systems win £285m Royal Navy contract which will support over 200 º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs
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The defence giant has been awarded a contract to maintain and modernise combat management systems on Royal Navy vessels, supporting more than 200 º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs.
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Rolls-Royce signs £9bn submarines deal to create 1,000 jobs in 'largest ever' MoD contract
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The eight-year Unity contract covers research and technology, design, manufacture and in-service support of the nuclear reactors that power the Royal Navy's fleet of submarines
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Serco bags £203m US army deal to enhance health and fitness of soldiers
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The government services provider will support 45 US army brigades across 15 locations, including bases in Alaska and Texas as it aims to drive soldier fitness and reduce injury rates
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