Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009. He has reported from military bases, industrial facilities, trade shows and conferences, on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.
Airbus has made no secret of its concerns about Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal that permits continued tariff-free trade. But there is one part of the Airbus family’s UK empire where new investment is proceeding regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.
The flight of a General Atomics MQ-9B from North Dakota to Fairford last week is being hailed as a breakthrough. But ShowNews has learned that a similar feat nearly took place over a decade ago.
If ways can be found to better harness the innovation and speed-of-movement of small and medium-size enterprises, the benefits to UK defense will be considerable.
