OpenWorks Engineering

The OpenWorks team took to the North East's roads for the annual AJ Bell Great North Run, supporting charities close to their hearts while also taking on their own personal fitness goals.

We've strengthened our leadership team with the addition of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief People and Brand Officer (CPBO) to our board.

OpenWorks is partnering with the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) at Northumbria University to support a Gimbal-Stabilised Optical Communications Project, led by Dr Amna Riaz.

Last weekend (Sunday 28th June), we were proud to support the Prudhoe Armed Forces Day event, helping to honour the service and dedication of the men and women of the British Armed Forces, both past and present.

OpenWorks recently partnered with Newcastle University and the North East STEM Foundation (NESF) to help inspire the next generation of engineers through an engaging, hands-on workshop focused on innovation, problem-solving and product development.

Our Chief Commercial Officer, James Cross, recently spoke with Shephard Media about the rapidly evolving Counter-UAS challenge and how lessons learned from countering IEDs continue to inform modern defence strategies.

We exhibited at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's leading defence and security exhibitions, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives and technology innovators from across the globe.

OpenWorks has been contracted by Australia's Department of Defence to provide capability to counter small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) as part of the fast-tracked Land 156 programme.

OpenWorks Engineering and HGH announce a new operational collaboration aimed at strengthening passive air surveillance and drone identification capabilities.

OpenWorks Engineering has formalised its Special Projects offer following increasing demand for its complex systems engineering capabilities.