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Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks

Land February 23, 2026

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully concluded a trial focused on the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, a critical component in the UK’s strategy to establish resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. The initiative addresses the increasing vulnerability of satellite-based systems, such as GPS, which ...

NATO Innovation Fund backs Thermal Intelligence with multi-million SatVu investment

Land February 20, 2026

SatVu, the UK-based thermal intelligence company, has secured a £30 million funding round, bringing its total equity investment to £60 million. This capital injection is intended to accelerate the transition from single-satellite demonstration to the deployment of a multi-satellite constellation, providing persistent, round-the-clock thermal imaging for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ...

UK hands over final modernised medical rehabilitation wards

Land February 20, 2026

The United Kingdom has completed the handover of the final modernised medical rehabilitation ward to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Project Renovator. This two-year collaborative initiative, led by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Defence Medical Services (DMS), represents a concentrated effort to bolster ...

Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early

Land February 19, 2026

The British Army has accelerated the procurement of the SONUS Acoustic Weapon Locating System, awarding an £18.3 million contract to Leonardo UK five years ahead of its original schedule. This fast-tracked acquisition, managed by the Land ISTAR Team in coordination with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and Task Force RAPSTONE, ...