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Dstl’s Rob Solly latest name to confirm as Keynote Speaker at DPRTE 2020

Homeland April 1, 2020

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Division Head for Defence and Security Analysis, Rob Solly, is the latest leading name in defence to be confirmed as a keynote speaker at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2020 which will take place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on 3 September. Mr ...

AEHF-6 Satellite Actively Communicating With US Space Force

Air March 31, 2020

The first national security launch for the US Space Force and the final satellite to build out the protected communications constellation is now connected. The sixth Lockheed Martin-built Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-6) satellite launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida at 4:18 p.m. ET.  AEHF-6 successfully separated from its United ...

Dstl pioneers 3D printing technique for use on the front line

Homeland March 31, 2020

A project at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has created a new technique which could offer on-demand, 3D-printed explosives at the front line. Energetics experts are essential for defence and security; from forensic analysis to the protection of troops from explosive devices. Since recognising this national decline in the energetics ...

DPRTE 2020 preview: Interview with DIO’s Commercial Director, Jacqui Rock

Land March 31, 2020

As part of our our preview of Defence Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) 2020, Defence Online caught up with DIO Commercial Director, Jacqui Rock, ahead of the event taking place on 3rd September at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. DPRTE is the UK’s leading annual defence procurement and supply chain event, ...