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DASA launches new £3.1M Themed Competition

May 20, 2024

DASA seeks innovations to enhance operational advantage through improved self suffiency and energy innovation. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called ‘Delivering operational advantage via improved self-sufficiency and operational energy innovation’. This competition is funded by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Chief Scientific Advisor ...

Hydrogen fuel powers Front-Line Command

Land August 31, 2023

Defence Support has launched the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities to power Front-Line Command electric fleet vehicles supporting defence’s transition to net zero. The hydrogen power units (HPUs) are being trialled at RAF Leeming,  HMNB DEVONPORT and at the Army’s Merville Barracks, Colchester. Trialling the use of hydrogen as an energy ...

Space-based solar power prepares for lift-off

Homeland June 20, 2023

The UK’s space-based solar power industry is preparing for lift off thanks to a multi-million government investment to develop the cutting-edge technology. In a speech at London Tech Week, Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps revealed a £4.3M funding boost for leading UK universities and technology companies to drive forward innovation in ...

Project aiming to improve energy efficiency in the defence sector recieves EU funding

Land January 28, 2020

RESHUB, a Slovenian-led project aiming to improve energy efficiency in the defence sector has received €310k in EDA funding. RESHUB (Defence RESilience Hub Network in Europe) aims to improve renewable energy efficiency and facilitate cross-Europe transportation and received the funding under the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP). The aim of RESHUB ...