RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials. The laser is being designed to be fitted to a range of RAF aircraft including the intelligence gathering Shadow R2 and A400M transporter, ready to rapidly detect and defeat threats ...
The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7M. This funding will assist 14 organisations in providing support to veterans with housing needs by developing new build projects, or refurbishing accommodation. These grants will help create plans for and deliver new build projects and refurbish existing properties that ...
NATO allies could be set to use Britain’s launch vehicles and space ports, following new work that will see the alliance start work to rapidly deploy assets to space. With adversaries attempting to maximise their advantages in space, the Defence Secretary John Healey MP has signed a letter of intent, which ...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices. DASA, in conjunction with AWE, is seeking innovative ideas to approach the following four challenge areas in novel ways: Power and data transfer across closed metal barriers. Robust semi-conductor switching for high-voltage applications. Low delta-T thermo-electric ...
October 9, 2024
Air - Key E-7 Wedgetail facility officially opened by Royal Air Force
McLaughlin & Harvey complete a key facility that will be used to maintain the E-7 Wedgetail fleet in Scotland. The new
August 15, 2024
Land - First trial on British Army vehicle for high-powered laser weapon
Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the
