Panel Briefing: Defence as an Engine for Scottish Prosperity

A briefing from the opening panel of the Scottish Defence Procurement and Supply Chain Summit, Glasgow The opening panel of the inaugural Scottish Defence Summit set out to answer one of the most consequential questions in UK defence right now: how do we ensure that the new wave of defence investment translates into genuine economic […]

Decision Advantage Under Fire: Why military connectivity must become a mission fabric

In modern operations, the traditional definition of “connectivity” is no longer enough. For years, success was measured by whether forces could communicate and share data. Today, in a battlespace that is contested, fragmented and constantly shifting, the real challenge is far greater: can forces move from sensing to deciding and acting faster than the adversary — even when networks are under pressure.

By Mark Todd, Innovation and Technology Director, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence In modern operations, the traditional definition of “connectivity” is no longer enough. For years, success was measured by whether forces could communicate and share data. Today, in a battlespace that is contested, fragmented and constantly shifting, the real challenge is far greater: can forces […]

UK Launches Borealis Space Awareness System Six Months Ahead of Schedule

First time images from Noctis-1 space telescope are released, capturing objects such as the International Space Station and the UK’s SKYNET military communications satellites.

The UK has taken a significant step forward in protecting its critical space assets, with the Ministry of Defence confirming that Borealis – a new space domain awareness software system – is now fully operational, delivered six months ahead of schedule. The announcement also included the first public release of imagery captured by the Noctis-1 […]