Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster visited Washington DC to discuss the USA and UK partnership ahead of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. During the visit, armed forces minister Mr Lancaster met with his counterparts the secretaries of each of the US Services, Secretary for the Air Force Dr Heather Wilson, Secretary ...
DASA hosted an event exploring technological innovation capable of stopping tanks and other armoured vehicles at an event with the British Army. A collaboration day was held with the British Army as part of DASA’s ‘Stopping it in its tracks’ armoured vehicle technology competition for Dstl. This explores novel and innovative technologies that ...
The Defence Secretary has said that the number of women sent on UN peacekeeping missions will increase in a speech during a ceremony at the Cenotaph. Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a number of new measures to reaffirm the role of servicewomen on peacekeeping missions for the UN. The UK ...
An SME in Devon has won a contract with DASA to provide lightweight bridging equipment to Royal Engineers. EasiBridge, from Bright Structures Ltd, will provide the military with bridging equipment that is 85% lighter, 80% more compact, and many times cheaper than incumbent Infantry Assault Bridges. The Army Rapid Innovation and Experimentation Laboratory ...