Supported by the DASA funding and run by veterans, a London-based green tech start-up has developed a process to recycle end-of-life body armour fibres, seeing high-quality protection for soldiers alongside reductions in emissions and saving money. When body armour used by soldiers expires, it is currently incinerated, resulting in the loss ...
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 ...
The MOD has awarded BAE Systems an £89M contract to enhance front-line connectivity for military personnel, linking small reconnaissance drones, combat vehicles, fighter jets, aircraft carriers and military commands. Modern battles are fought across land, sea, air, space, cyber and electronic warfare. Rapidly evolving technologies mean each domain is highly contested ...
A £20M contract for cutting-edge new rocket and missile protection system for Britain’s Challenger 3 tanks has been awarded. The Trophy Active Protection System (APS) will be tested and integrated with Challenger 3 to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats, while simultaneously finding the origin of the hostile fire ...