Scientists at BAE Systems believe that a new type of directed energy laser and lens system (the Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens) could be in use on battlefields within the next 50 years. The system allows commanders enhanced observation of adversaries activities, over much greater distances than existing systems. The system could ...
Following three years of sea-based trials, BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system has received the go ahead from the Royal Navy after it has proved its worth in a operational capability. The five-year £105M contract with BAE Systems will see the company develop, manufacture and support 19 of the radars, the ...
Work to develop new service accommodation in Portsmouth has completed, with the opening marked by a visit from Defence Minister Mark Lancaster, Naval Base Commander Commodore Jeremy Rigby and the Chief Executive of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Robert Robson. Accommodation at the naval base creates a home-from-home ...
The MOD has awarded a £30M contract for a Laser Directed Energy Weapon capability demonstrator to UK Dragonfire consortium. Led by MBDA, the consortium will test and assess innovative technologies in order to develop and demonstrate the system in 2019. Comprising partners from across the UK, the Dragonfire consortium includes MDBA, ...