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 ...
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ploughshare Innovations have licensed new software to understand chemical and biological threats. The software developed by Dstl and licensed to Riskaware by Ploughshare Innovations will allow emergency responders and military commanders to respond more effectively to chemical and biological incidents and in turn reduce ...
A new collaboration has been agreed between Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Lockheed Martin that will ensure ‘open and flexible’ relationship in Strategic Systems. Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Managing Director and Vice President, Alan Lines, hosted Gary Aitkenhead, Dstl Chief Executive at its Ampthill site, culminating in the official ...
DASA, Dstl, and the Royal Navy have launched a multi-million pound funding competition to search for the future Naval operating environment. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching ‘Intelligent Ship – The Next Generation’ – a multi-million pound competition for the future Naval operating environment. The competition is seeking proposals for ...