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Babcock boosts graduate and apprentice recruitment with record intake
Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.
Verve Aero Drone
Verve Aero Ltd manufactures composite UAV airframes based in the UK. We design, develop and manufacture fixed wing UAVs, airframes and components for UAV operators in-house at our HQ in South Wales. Our customers include commercial operators and companies who work with the UK government.
Founded by Paul Lewis in 2023 backed up by 50 years of model making experience and a background in motorsport and project management, Paul has been involved in the manufacture of composite airframes for RC Jets and scale models for many years (previously trading as Limited Edition Models).This experience means we are able to fully understand and implement sophisticated and efficient airframe design, understanding what is needed to make lightweight airframes which are structurally sound and fly safely in the production of either series airframes or bespoke and one off aircraft.
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BAE Systems reaches record 6,800 apprentices and graduates in training
As BAE Systems announces that applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake are open, the company has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations. This figure, which includes approximately 5,100 apprentices and 1,700 graduates, underlines the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of British talent.
Aldershot and Farnborough to host 2026 National Armed Forces Day.
Rushmoor borough has been awarded the prestigious honour of hosting the 2026 National Armed Forces Day celebrations. The event was awarded to the borough, which includes Aldershot, the Home of the British Army and Farnborough, the birthplace of British aviation, following a highly competitive UK-wide bidding process.