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A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships from 2027.
Product Safety Reports for High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and damage to sight risk as the lasers have an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use.
Product recall for PBiR-L Laser Infra-Red Illuminator presenting a risk of damage to sight.
Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
Impact study showing how SIN Czech Republic supported the co-operation between the Science and Technology Facilities Council and HiLASE to fund laser industrial applications.
Guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices
Following initial funding from the Defence And Security Accelerator (DASA) to help get it off the ground, Flare Bright has won contracts from leading aerospace companies, the UK Ministry of Defence and the United States Department of Defense.
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
Product Safety Report for YSJOMJHYS Laser Level presenting a high risk of electric shock.
This case study describes how LASER has gone about enabling systemic change and sustainable uptake of reforms
Dstl ensures the UK can develop and exploit new sensor technologies for our defence and security, to find and assess potential threats and give information to decision-makers.
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