Cybersecurity in aerospace
Swansea University, Novel Engineering Consultants Ltd( Novel) and Airbus Endeavr Wales— a unique initiative between the Welsh Government and Airbus Defence and Space— are collaborating on a groundbreaking research initiative to strengthen aerospace systems against cyberattacks. The project is the first of its kind to explore specific aspects of how Model-Based Systems Engineering( MBSE) can be applied at the early design stage to proactively enhance system resilience in aerospace.
It is being led by Professor Siraj Shaikh, Head of the Systems Security Group( SSG) at Swansea University’ s Department of Computer Science, alongside Dr Hoang Nga Nguyen. In collaboration with cyberphysical systems experts from Novel, they aim to address cybersecurity standards and develop robust, forward-looking
frameworks to safeguard emerging technologies.
As part of their work, the team will focus on early threat detection, security validation, best practice frameworks and adherence to current aerospace security standards and regulations. n
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The East Midlands Investment Zone( EMIZ), in the UK, has completed its first year of place-based grants supporting businesses for the UK’ s green industrial future. Over £ 500,000 in funding was awarded to a cohort of 15‘ fast start’ pilot projects, each pairing businesses with university-based researchers to accelerate the development of profitable, low-emission technologies.
“ The fast start projects were part of the first phase in EMIZ’ s ten-year, £ 160-million commitment from the UK government to transform the East Midlands into an engine for innovation-led growth. The programme offers a blend of financial incentives( including grants, business rate retention and tax relief) designed to support business innovation in sectors that are central to the net zero transition,” said the University of Nottingham.
The East Midlands Combined County Authority( EMCCA) awarded grants across EMIZ’ s four priority sectors: zero emissions propulsion, clean energy, green construction and sustainable advanced manufacturing. The inaugural projects support growth across the East Midlands region, with over half of the businesses based outside Nottingham and Derby. All projects were delivered in collaboration with researchers from one of the region’ s academic partners: the University of Nottingham, University of Derby or
L-R: UK Minister of State for Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth, Alex Norris MP; Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands and Professor Jane Norman, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Nottingham breaking ground at the Hydrogen Propulsion Systems lab( opening in 2026).
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Example projects include“ Enabling Electric Propulsion through Power Electronics”,“ Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive” and“ Intelligent Digital Twins for Sustainable Industry”. n
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