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Finding Future Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices

November 1, 2024

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 ...

Hitting the Mark – cooperative missile development

Homeland October 3, 2024

How DASA teamed up with defence primes, Government and industry innovators to develop novel missiles that can talk to each other. Smarter, cooperative missile technology holds huge potential for defence, offering an enhanced capability beyond that of single missiles. Cooperative missiles are designed to communicate with one another, share situational awareness, ...

Defying drones: DASA funded anti-drone sensor is purchased by the Royal Navy

Maritime September 3, 2024

Cheap, accessible commercial-off-the-shelf drones present a serious challenge to defence and security. This is exacerbated by their limited radar signature, making them difficult to detect by traditional air defence systems. As the use of unmanned air systems (UAS) continues to rise and pose greater risks to both military forces and vital ...

DASA calls for novel innovations in new fast paced competition

July 29, 2024

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, this competition seeks fast paced scalable proposals across four key challenge areas. Background: Can you make a real world difference, fast and at scale? The UK Government ...