➀ Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed an MoU to establish a joint space company, pooling resources in satellite manufacturing, space systems, and services to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global space market.

➁ The new entity, targeting operational status by 2027, aims to bolster European autonomy in critical space infrastructure, including telecoms, navigation, and Earth observation, while supporting national security initiatives.

➂ The combined company will employ approximately 25,000 people with an annual turnover of €6.5 billion, owned 35% by Airbus and 32.5% each by Leonardo and Thales, under a balanced governance structure.

➀ A photonics-enabled radar system is discussed, with potential advancements in sensing technology for autonomous vehicles.

➁ Intel's 18A process is moved into risk production, aiming to compete with TSMC.

➂ The University of Glasgow develops a compostable pH sensor, a technology demonstrator with potential applications.

➃ Airbus UK is selected by ESA to build the ExoMars landing system, which will deliver a rover to Mars.

➀ The UK MoD has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to build a constellation of SAR-satellites called Oberon, set to be deployed in 2027.

➁ Oberon will utilize SAR technology to capture high-resolution imagery in any weather conditions, enhancing the UK's ISR capabilities.

➂ The project is part of the MoD's ISTARI programme, aiming to deploy a constellation of satellites by 2031 for various applications, including military operations and environmental monitoring.

➀ In 2024, Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft, while Airbus delivered 766, surpassing its 2023 figures.

➁ Boeing and Airbus were closely matched in deliveries until 2019, but Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the 737 MAX crashes and other issues.

➂ Despite facing challenges, Airbus has remained profitable since 2021, with Boeing struggling with safety concerns and financial setbacks.