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Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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02/10/2024 A strong defence Protecting itself is a big part of any major nation’s economy and attracts a huge focus, especially when the global geopolitical landscape appears unstable. Tom Austin-Morgan reports on some of the major challenges facing manufacturing in ... » Read More

05/12/2023 Improving maintenance for Navy aircraft A new initiative that is transforming the speed and efficiency of maintenance and turnaround times on operational aircraft within the Royal Navy is being described as a ‘game changer’, reports Brian Wall » Read More

05/12/2023 DSEI 2023 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) has seen an increase in attendance at its 2023 edition and the appeal of this trade show extends way beyond the defence sector. » Read More

21/06/2023 AM materiel While still in its infancy, the use of 3D printing technology by the UK’s armed forces is rapidly gaining momentum, reports Peter Shakespeare » Read More

17/10/2022 Blades drawn in 1 billion contract battle Several heavyweight aircraft manufacturers are to fight it out for ascendancy as the MoD looks to replace its aging fleet of medium-lift helicopters with a new dynamic task force » Read More

17/10/2022 Steady on Britain’s strategic reserve of military vehicles is now safe to use, thanks to a £20m asbestos decontamination operation, thought to be the biggest ever undertaken in the UK » Read More

01/07/2022 Engineer first class Ex-REME engineer Eddie McLellan IEng has won the ‘engineering excellence’ category of the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards. Here, he recounts his career within, and without, the Armed Forces » Read More

07/10/2019 Going to great lengths The Historic Dockyard Chatham, situated on the River Medway in Kent, has been handed funding for conservation and repair works to machinery within its working Victorian Ropery. OE’s deputy editor made his way along the ropewalk to find out ... » Read More

07/10/2019 Military to civil The 2018 Engineering UK report stated a shortfall of between 83,000 and 110,000 engineers across all engineering disciplines in the UK. Are technically trained service leavers part of the solution? » Read More

01/12/2009 Naval sultans The Royal Navy turns out some of the smartest, most able plant engineers on the planet. Brian Tinham takes a look at HMS Sultan and finds out the secrets of success » Read More

01/12/2007 An Illustrious Career It takes a certain kind of person to be a marine engineering technician (ETME) in the Royal Navy - and a decidedly special engineer. Why? Quite simply, because they have to be 'can do' individuals able, practically at a moment's notice, to ... » Read More