Aerospace and defence
Work with Newcastle Innovations to access the research expertise, facilities, talent and partnership support you need to tackle complex aerospace and defence challenges.
Research, education, innovation and skills
We bring together research, education, innovation and skills to support the future of aerospace and defence.
Our multidisciplinary expertise helps organisations respond to emerging technologies, changing operational requirements and the need for sustainable, resilient and trusted systems.
We can work together across a range of areas including:
- aerospace engineering and complex systems
- autonomous systems, robotics and sensing
- data science, artificial intelligence and digital technologies
- advanced materials and manufacturing
- energy, sustainability and infrastructure resilience
- engineering education, skills and access to talent
Aerospace research and innovation
We bring together researchers from across Newcastle University to help aerospace and defence organisations investigate challenges, develop ideas and explore new technologies.
We work with partners in areas including::
- aerodynamics and flight dynamics
- autonomous systems and robotics
- data, modelling and artificial intelligence
- advanced materials and manufacturing
- energy, electrification and sustainability
- sensing, monitoring and resilience
Facilities, equipment and services
Our facilities, equipment and technical teams enable partners to model, develop, test and evaluate aerospace technologies.
Partners can access capabilities in areas including:
- aerodynamics, flight dynamics and vehicle performance
- drones, robotics and autonomous systems
- wind-tunnel testing and computational modelling
- advanced composites, materials and manufacturing
- sensing, control and digital technologies
- energy systems and sustainable engineering
We can help you identify the expertise and facilities best suited to your challenge and explore an appropriate route to working with the University.
Developing engineers for complex aerospace systems
Complex aerospace systems need engineers who can think across disciplines, technologies and operating environments.
Our Learning Partnerships team can help organisations connect with talented students and graduates, contribute to their development and build relationships with the future engineering workforce.
Opportunities can include collaborative student projects, placements, employer engagement, professional development and tailored routes into Newcastle University expertise.
A £4.3 million investment in engineering training is strengthening this talent pipeline, creating 372 additional full-time student places over three years in disciplines linked to defence and emerging technologies.
Trusted innovation for complex environments
Aerospace and defence organisations operate in environments where trust, assurance and responsibility matter. We work with partners to shape clear, evidence-led collaborations that reflect their operational context and focus on positive, practical outcomes.
Working with confidence
We help partners define their challenge, identify the right expertise and agree clear expectations from the outset. Our collaborative approach supports effective decision-making, proportionate governance and transparent communication throughout the project.
Responsible routes to impact
Every partnership is different. We can shape an appropriate route through collaborative research, consultancy, testing, skills development, student engagement or access to specialist facilities and expertise.
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