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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has set up a £42.5m research partnership to develop ground-breaking new materials.
QUICKBLOCK’s innovative building block system enables the Armed Forces to build defensive structures rated for ballistics and blast protection
Veteran-run, green tech start-up has developed innovative technology to recycle the materials in body armour with the help of DASA funding
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Information and advice for building owners, landlords and leaseholders where aluminium composite cladding is present on their building.
Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
This paper reviews the different design methods available and highlights the lack of agreement with regard to non-conventional materials
Minimum performance requirements and test methods for slash resistant materials intended for UK law enforcement agencies.
Following a review and consultation, the government has introduced regulations to extend the scope of the ban on combustible materials used in and on the external walls of buildings over 18 metres in height.
A green start-up has developed a process to recycle body armour fibres, which could reduce emissions and save money.
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