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Join us at Farnborough Airshow

18-22 July 2022

For decades the Farnborough International Airshow has been an important global platform for the aerospace and defence industry. This year's airshow will be the first in person event of its kind since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and will be a significant opportunity for colleagues around the world to reconnect, network and collaborate.

QinetiQ's chalet will offer a space for customers, existing and new, to meet with our experts and leaders and learn more about our unique services and products.

This year's theme is all about "Innovating for operational edge", and we'll be talking about all things next generation (and generation after next!) in the following areas:

We'll be keeping this page up to date during and after the event with the latest news, information and behind the scenes content live from the airshow, so keep checking back throughout the week!

Live from the Airshow - end of day roundup vlogs

FIA Day One Roundup

Highlights from day one of Farnborough International Airshow 2022 and thoughts on the week ahead.

FIA Day Two Roundup

Leaders from Canada, Australia, UK and Germany give us an overview of what happened at the show today.

FIA Day Three Roundup

Key moments from our Chief Technology Officer following today's show.

FIA Day Four Roundup

Today we heard from some of our BD team about the Royal Navy's ‘Vampire’ programme and all things 'Air'.

FIA Day Five Roundup

The final day of FIA 2022, and today was all about STEM and inspiring the next generation.

Relevant News

Banshee Air Vehicles to be deployed on board HMS Prince of Wales

QinetiQ has won a £1.5m contract from the Royal Navy to trial the military effect of Banshee Jet80+ air vehicle off HMS Prince of Wales.

Thales Alenia Space and QinetiQ to pave the way for small multimission satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and QinetiQ have signed a study contract with the European Space Agency to pave the way for small multi-mission satellites to operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).

QinetiQ deliver world’s first demonstration of a laser controlled drone during flight

QinetiQ has delivered the world’s first successful demonstration of an airborne un-crewed platform being controlled via a laser communication system; strengthening military capability for covert, low detection probability operations in the future.

Visiting our chalet?

Below is just a selection of some of the products, services and research you can chat to us about...

Focus on Experimentation & Technology

Partnering with you across all domains to deliver operational edge through experimentation and rapid development of next generation and generation after next technologies.

Focus on Engineering & Support

Providing an enterprise approach to engineering services through innovation and collaboration, bringing evolving technologies into service safely to deliver efficiency gains and operational edge.

Focus on Test & Evaluation

Through the provision of live and synthetic Test & Evaluation services, we enable the delivery of advanced capability.

Focus on Autonomous Systems & Robotics

Giving you an operational edge with the next generation of integrated robotics and autonomous systems enabling unprecedented capability across multiple domains.

Focus on Training & Mission Rehearsal

By integrating and optimising the full range of live assets, digital technologies and operational know-how, we enable coherent multi-domain capability assurance and operational readiness.

Focus on Information Advantage & Sensing

Enabling you to maximise the power of assured and trusted data, making better, faster and more informed decisions that deliver real-world competitive advantage.

Transforming Defence

Six science and technology trends set to change the world - our latest report written in partnership with Wired.

Read the Report

Formidable Shield Exercise 2021

QinetiQ supported and hosted Formidable Shield 2021, working closely with international partners within NATO to make a significant contribution to allies’ abilities to deliver against future threats.

Counter Drone Technology

Our Obsidian Radar is optimised for detection and identification of small moving objects (drones). At QinetiQ, we have been researching the drone threat and developing Counter Drone capability for over six years.

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

QinetiQ develops durable, flexible and reliable robots in a variety of sizes and with varying capabilities that provide protection and support keeping military, first responders and civilians out of harm’s way.

Introducing T3E

T3E stands for Test, Trials, Training & Evaluation, and provides the services, capabilities and expertise delivered by QinetiQ on behalf of the UK MOD under the Long Term Partnering Agreement.

Mission Data Explained

Mission Data enables platforms, sensors and systems to achieve their maximum operating potential, helping customers make faster and better decisions to suit their operational environment.