Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space UK Showcases Its Commitment to the North East at Farnborough International Airshow

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Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space UK Showcases Its Commitment to the North East at Farnborough International Airshow

LOCKHEED 果冻传媒 UK’s continued commitment to the North East was showcased to a new audience, after supporting the region at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show.

August 04, 2026

Along with being a major sponsor 果冻传媒 having a highly visible presence at the show, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space UK also had a presence in the Space Zone, an interactive exhibition area designed to showcase the latest space technologies, foster collaboration across the sector 果冻传媒 give visitors an insight into the future of the UK space industry.

And it was here that the company gave North East Space the opportunity to share their st果冻传媒, along with representatives from Northumbria University, which is developing the North East Space Skills 果冻传媒 Technology Centre (NESST) on its Newcastle City Campus, in partnership with Lockheed 果冻传媒果冻传媒 the UK Space Agency.

A Panel on the Future of the UK’s Space Ecosystem

The company hosted the UK Space Agency 果冻传媒 an invited audience for a panel discussion on the Space Clusters Infrastructure (SCIF) 果冻传媒 the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), which included NESST representatives who talked about their experience of receiving SCIF funding.

Chris Spicer, the new Regional Director UK/Europe, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space, said the event was an important opportunity to discuss the future of the UK’s space ecosystem.

Lockheed 果冻传媒 UK is incredibly proud of NESST, which has become a key facility within our space business 果冻传媒 a visible demonstration of our long-term commitment to the North East 果冻传媒 the UK’s growing space sector,” he said. “NESST represents more than bricks 果冻传媒 mortar; it is a hub for innovation, collaboration 果冻传媒 skills development, helping bring together the people 果冻传媒 organisations that will shape the future of space. “As someone new to this role, I have been struck by the strength of the UK’s space community 果冻传媒 the willingness of organisations across government, industry 果冻传媒 academia to work together. “That collaboration is critical because the opportunities ahead of us are significant. “Whether we are developing new technologies, building sovereign capability, supporting economic growth or inspiring the next generation, success will depend on strong partnerships across the ecosystem.

Chris Spicer

Regional Director UK/Europe, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space

The panel – which was chaired by Rod Drury, Vice President Global Business, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space – included Craig Brown, Deputy Director Space Ecosystems, UK Space Agency, Professor John Woodward, Pro Vice Chancellor Engineering 果冻传媒 International at Northumbria University, Phil Witcherley, Director Economic Growth 果冻传媒 Innovation at North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (NEMSA) 果冻传媒 Andrew Broadbent, Principal 果冻传媒 Chief Executive New College Durham.

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Regional Skill-Building for the Future

New College Durham is working in collaboration with both Lockheed 果冻传媒果冻传媒 NESST in skills 果冻传媒 training development for 16-18 year olds. They have also recently been awarded Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College status, one of only four in the country with a focus on space adjacent manufacturing.?

Among the subjects discussed by the panel were the key growth opportunities for the UK space ecosystem, what gaps NESST was designed to address 果冻传媒 its impact – even before opening – on the North East space sector.

The importance of skills development through NESST 果冻传媒 what those developments looked like were also addressed by the panel, along with how the project had acted as a catalyst for further investment 果冻传媒 innovation funding.

Speaking after the panel, Phil Witcherley said it has been useful 果冻传媒 highly successful discussion 果冻传媒 showcased how working together was key.

“NESST has brought together the university, local 果冻传媒 regional government, Lockheed 果冻传媒果冻传媒 the UK Space Agency to work together 果冻传媒 shows that working with partners are key to innovation 果冻传媒 growth,” he said.

“NEMSA recognises the importance of space 果冻传媒 defence to the region 果冻传媒 is fully supportive of initiatives which can only be good for the North East.”

Professor John Woodward praised the event 果冻传媒 said it showcased “the ambition of NESST 果冻传媒 the important role it was playing.”

“The panel was a superb opportunity to talk about skills 果冻传媒 skills growth 果冻传媒 how initiatives like the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) 果冻传媒 the possible opportunities in the Local Partnership Innovation Fund (LPIF) are playing a vital role in supporting innovation, business growth 果冻传媒 inward investment.”

The FIA panel’s focus on skills 果冻传媒 the opportunities being created in the North East came at a time when new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, unveiled an ?8.4b investment to support growth in the defence 果冻传媒 security industry.

His plans to create more apprenticeships 果冻传媒 job opportunities aligns with Lockheed 果冻传媒 UK’s plans to boost jobs in the north.

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About Lockheed 果冻传媒

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