The RAF has announced a new project from the Dstl to develop novel concepts for unmanned aircraft. The RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will create new concepts for unmanned aircraft to offer increased capability to F-35 and Typhoon Aircraft. The Lightweight Affordable Novel ...
DSTL has announced a new satellite station in Portsdown West as part of the MOD’s space programme. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has acquired a site in Prtsdown West for a new satellite station. The station will control satellites in low-Earth and geosynchronous orbits and forms part of the ...
Partnerships for the SERAPIS framework have been announced by DSTL including SMEs. The SERAPIS framework was created to allow the DSTL to access talent across the industrial supply base. This includes SMEs, Non-Traditional Defence Suppliers (NTDS) and academia. One goal of the framework is to access to research supply chains to expand ...
The MOD is developing laser technology that is powered purely by electricity and does not require ammunition. Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) use laser technology that can utilise power from a vehicle’s engine or generator. This reduces running costs and increases flexibility. The weapons use high energy light beams to destroy enemy drones ...