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Three contracts awarded to produce new Directed Energy Weapons advanced demonstrators for British Army vehicles and Royal Navy frigate
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The future of the Royal Navy and how it could further embrace autonomous technology, including drones, will be unveiled at DSEI this year.
The UK's Chinook helicopters will be enhanced with state-of-the-art defensive systems, while the RAF's C-17 Globemaster fleet will receive a software and hardware upgrade.
The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston speech at RAF Waddington for Sky Guardian
A pre-production example of the UK’s new Protector aircraft has taken to the UK skies as part of preparations for the arrival of Protector to RAF Waddington.
Defence Minister marks 30 years of Ukraine independence and participated in the inaugural International Crimea Platform panel
Eleanor is one of just 2 medical physicists in defence working to help save lives on the battlefield, at sea and at home.
Do you have the solution to develop autonomous cyber defence agents to protect military networks and systems?
Dstl has hosted an event to encourage free thinking by showcasing new science and technology that could help fight crime and terrorism.
Loans up to £1.6m available. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to commercialise your defence solution
From fireworks to fuselages, if it’s been in a crime to do with explosives, Dstl’s Forensic Explosives Laboratory (FEL) has seen it.
Peter initially joined Dstl as a summer student while at university but enjoyed the environment so much he returned full time after graduating.
The safety management requirement to record the presence of sailors on board ships is being overhauled using new technologies being trialled by the Royal Navy.
Dstl is exploring the potential for cutting-edge autonomous robotic solutions to detect life threatening chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) hazards.
Space Command will protect UK interests and capabilities in Space
Attendees of Dstl's inaugural Influence Wargaming Conference tested their influencing and decision-making skills against a series of real-life international scenarios.
The new contract will drive forward the concept and assessment phase of the Future Combat Air System.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking at the National Flagship Engagement Day
Dstl is a place where everyone can thrive, succeed and achieve their ambitions, regardless of background, circumstances, experiences or characteristics.
Sea mine disposal could be transformed using an innovative technique that is being researched by Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory).
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