Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK’s armed forces for the future. For the first time scientists and engineers have successfully fired a high powered laser energy weapon from a British Army combat vehicle. This ground-breaking test, conducted ...
By Neil Fraser, Director Defence and Space Programmes, NSSLGlobal In the new era of multi-domain operations, hybrid warfare and grey zone adversaries, greater flexibility and resilience in tactical edge communications has become critical. This article draws on some of the conversations I have had with people from industry and the defence ...
The next generation of body-worn technology has been put through its paces by British soldiers, bringing a modernised advantage to the battlefield. The aim of the trials is to integrate available technology into wearable tech for soldiers, advancing battlefield awareness and allowing faster tactical decision making. This announcement comes as part ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is celebrating the completion of the Lossiemouth Development Programme (LDP) – a 6-year, £350 million project to upgrade RAF Lossiemouth in Moray. The work was required to prepare RAF Lossiemouth for the arrival of an additional squadron of Typhoons, the RAF’s new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and a ...