The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has led the Army’s largest ever force development war game and collaboration. Testing new approaches to future operations, Army Wargame 23 (AWG23) involved ‘Land Operating Concept’, which looked at redesigning combat power with an aim to protect and advance UK and international interests. The nine-week ...
DE&S has agreed a new contract, worth £4.6M, for advanced anti-drone weapon sights under a new five-year Framework Agreement. The British Army’s close combat soldiers will benefit from a cutting-edge weapon sight, The SmartShooter SMASH Smart Weapon Sight Fire Control System, giving them a tactical advantage countering uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ...
New single living accommodation will be provided at five Army barracks under a £1.2bn programme to modernise and improve the Army estate. The Army’s Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Programme, will see £1.2bn invested in some 8,500 SLA bedspaces over the next ten years. Contracts for the construction have been awarded to Reds10 ...
A Bridge to Fall: Modernising the Army’s bridge demolition capability. Do you have new ideas or solutions for how the Army can safely demolish bridges? The Defence and Security Accelerator has launched a new Innovation Focus Area: A Bridge to Fall This Innovation Focus Area is looking for ways to modernise how the ...