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New contract with the Royal Navy will extend QinetiQ's test and evaluation capabilities into ASW training
QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a new contract to provide the Royal Navy with advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training services using the latest target simulation technology from Saab. The new contract will extend QinetiQ’s long-term partnership role at the MOD’s British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) at the Kyle of Lochalsh into the training environment.
QinetiQ Brings to Market the Air-Launched “Rattler” UAV Supersonic Target
QinetiQ has unveiled the world’s first in-its-class Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) supersonic target that can be attached to its jet Banshee aerial target and launched during flight.
First student takes solo flight from modernised pilots’ school
On Tuesday 26 March Flt Lt Ed Eldred made the first solo flight as a student from the recently modernised Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS).
QinetiQ wins C$51m Contract with the Canadian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Aircraft System Service program
QinetiQ has been awarded a C$51m (c£30m) contract to deliver unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that will drive enhanced situational awareness for the Canadian Armed Forces. The contract will be delivered from QinetiQ’s state-of-the-art unmanned vehicle manufacturing and operational facilities in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
QinetiQ completes pension scheme buy-in with Scottish Widows
QinetiQ Group PLC (QinetiQ or the Group) today announces that the QinetiQ Pension Scheme (the Scheme) has completed its first bulk annuity insurance buy-in for approximately £690m.
QinetiQ secures £1.3bn LTPA amendment enabling military capability for the future
QinetiQ has signed a ground-breaking agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to modernise 16 of the country’s critical defence facilities, firmly positioning the UK as a world-leader in the generation and assurance of military capability.
QinetiQ employs people power by launching Kokoda Challenge 2019, raising funds for Legacy Australia
In 2019, QinetiQ will raise funds for Legacy with a group of QinetiQ trekkers walking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea later this year. But they won’t be alone – the other 380 people employed by QinetiQ Australia will also have the opportunity to contribute to this goal; by tracking their daily steps, fundraising and competing in tournaments to try and match the gruelling kilometres that their colleagues will achieve.
QinetiQ increases focus in Asia Pacific region, opening office in Kuala Lumpur
QinetiQ announced today that it is increasing its business development focus in the Asia Pacific region.
Mark Elliott to retire as Chairman in July 2019, Neil Johnson appointed to succeed him
QinetiQ Group plc today announced the appointment of Neil Johnson as an independent Non-executive Director to the QinetiQ Board with effect from 2 April 2019.