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From Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
  • Robot man to test protective equipment

    MOD has invested £1.1 million in a robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK armed forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Detecting explosives and chemicals with infrared technology

    The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is collaborating with industry and academia to develop an infrared detector capability.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Science students do a bang-up job in assisting MOD

    University students have been contributing to the department's forensic explosives work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence scientists investigate helicopter engine erosion

    Defence scientists are investigating how to protect helicopter engines from a common problem that occurs in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Female military mechanic awarded for supersonic work

    A British Army vehicle mechanic has been recognised for her contribution to the Bloodhound supersonic car project.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protecting helicopters against hostile fire

    MOD is looking to industry for innovative ways to counter potential threats to UK military helicopters from ground-based weapons.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New armour research and development centre announced

    A new partnership between MOD and industry will develop the UK's first centre of excellence for ceramic armour development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy destroyer to join ballistic defence trial

    The potential for Type 45 destroyers to help protect deployed UK and Allied forces from threat of ballistic missiles is to be investigated.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army conducts largest ever virtual battlefield simulation experiment

    The British Army is conducting its largest ever virtual simulation experiment in order to better understand its future equipment and training needs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government