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It was a pleasure to welcome the IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) to our Malvern offices during National Apprenticeship Week to meet some of our CyberFirst apprentices. Demoing the live link was a highlight. We look forward to using that for our Cyberfirst Advanced course this summer to inspire even more young people to consider a career in cyber security. #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #NCSC

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 📢 If you or anyone you know is looking to enter the workplace, apprenticeships are a brilliant way to kick-start a career. “I don’t think straight up university is for me. I like hands on learning and learning from really knowledgeable people.” Meet Summer, one of our Level 6 apprentices who is balancing university with real-world experience, and she is making a substantial impact to our company. For her, an apprenticeship provides: ✅ A degree ✅ Practical skills ✅ The chance to learn from experts Apprentices like Summer are helping to close skill gaps and bring fresh perspectives. That’s why investing in apprenticeships isn’t just good for individuals, its vital for the future of our industry. 🎬 Watch Summer’s video to find out her experience with us so far. #NAW2025

We provide solutions across the full submarine lifecycle, including the concept development, integration, operational performance and evaluation of systems. This includes radar and electro-optic sensing systems, command and control systems, secure and resilient infrastructures, and training and simulation. We develop and test these systems at our purpose-built facility that allows unprecedented combat, sensor and communications system testing and evaluation, while protecting intellectual property. To learn more: https://ow.ly/HhOG50UYsZf #QinetiQSubmarine #TestandEvaluation #Submarine #InformationManagement

What would your younger self think if they could see where you are today?   For Shaun, one of our Level 4 apprentices, the answer is simple: they’d be amazed.   “You have the opportunity to go off and explore different parts of the business, and to immerse yourself in projects that perhaps as a child, you would never have imagined.”   This National Apprenticeship Week, we want to recognise the incredible impact of apprenticeships; opening doors to hands on learning, addressing skill gaps and real world experiences.   🎬 Watch Shaun’s video to find out about his journey so far and see why apprentices are such a valued part of our team. #NAW2025 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeship

In case you missed it, we recently launched the fifteenth edition of TechWatch, our online horizon scanning publication. Read our deep dive exploring operationalising autonomous systems. This piece delves into how defence’s use of existing technologies is changing. We assess the benefits, challenges, and key choices of how autonomous systems are being implemented in defence. In addition to our lead article, readers have been most interested in: 1️⃣ Solar power from paint 2️⃣ Next generation AI air defence 3️⃣ Sustained flight from a 4 gram drone Subscribe now to read the articles in full and to receive future editions straight to your inbox. #TechWatch #ThoughtLeadership #AutonomousSystems #AUKUS https://ow.ly/5v6950UXAU3

National Apprenticeship Week is a time to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships, not just in developing future talent, but in strengthening industries. Apprenticeships are key to bridging skills gaps and equipping people with hands on experience. Last week, our apprentices Heather, Level 6 Business Management Degree Apprentice, and James, Project Management Graduate undertaking a Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship, had an incredible opportunity to engage with influential figures at the ADSgroup Parliamentary reception. They connected with Maria Eagle MP, Olivia Bailey MP, Gregory Stafford MP, Alex Baker MP and Nia Griffith MP, to discuss the value apprenticeships bring to QinetiQ and their own aspirations for the future. A fantastic experience that reinforces the importance of apprenticeships in shaping the future! We’re proud to invest in future talent through apprenticeships, you can find out more about life at QinetiQ on our website:https://ow.ly/lgI050UWzQV #NAW2025

TechWatch 15 is now live and online! TechWatch is our horizon scanning publication looking at technology, science and engineering developments and assessing how they can deliver Defence and National Security advantage. Our deep dive in this edition explores operationalising autonomous systems, delving into how defence’s use of existing technologies is changing. We assess the benefits, challenges, and key choices of how these systems are being implemented in defence. TechWatch 15 also features updates on twelve other future technology solutions. We highlight a number of technologies that could impact defence, from 3D printing for hypersonic platforms to organic solar panels. Read the full articles in TechWatch edition 15: https://ow.ly/XGxi50UUIlg #TechWatch #AutonomousSystems #DefenceTechnology #EmergingTechnologies

Congratulations to the latest graduates of our Test and Evaluation Sovereign Skills Program (TESSP). We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these 4 talented participants who have successfully completed our program designed to strengthen the delivery of Test and Evaluation (T&E). Well done to Sarah Bragg, William Tomlinson, Ben Sheppard and Jahnavi Monya Thank you to Liza Payne EngD FIMechE, Angela Baker and Sue Latham for their part in delivering this program.

We’re delighted to see Dwayne D. elected to the #techUKDefence board and look forward to seeing him work with the elected representatives to progress the tech industry and support UK Defence.

We are proud to be members of UKQuantum and have the opportunity to collaborate with other leading players in the UK to explore quantum technologies. At QinetiQ, our focus is on turning quantum technologies into capabilities which could have the potential to reshape our world.