EADS opens new UK research base

Aerospace companies and universities in Wales will be encouraged by a new research facility to form closer collaborations.

The launch of EADS UK's Innovation Work in Newport on January 14th will see the centre join the manufacturer's development network, which has bases in locations such as Paris, Moscow and Singapore.

We want to hear from businesses engaged in markets related to defence and homeland security, companies looking for partnerships for research, universities with strong research programmes in appropriate fields and academics seeking for understanding of research opportunities

Simon Bradley

Vice President

EADS Innovation Works

In addition, an event held on the same day will look to identify businesses and academic institutions in Wales which can work with EADS UK on world-class research projects for the defence market.

The Newport base will focus on creating secure surveillance and control systems to be used at large-scale events such as the Ryder Cup and the Olympics, as well as major civil emergencies.

Simon Bradley, Vice President of EADS Innovation Works, explained: "We want to hear from businesses engaged in markets related to defence and homeland security, companies looking for partnerships for research, universities with strong research programmes in appropriate fields and academics seeking more understanding of research opportunities.

In related news, EADS announced last month that its Portsmouth facility has won a contract to supply the Royal Australian Navy with satellite communications terminals.