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Uncrewed marine platform to deliver next-generation coastal security

Maritime September 20, 2021

A new uncrewed marine platform with intelligent autonomy is now available for use by intelligence gathering and threat detection communities around the globe. Licensed by Ploughshare to L3Harris, this Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) technology combines cutting-edge autonomy with marine hardware to provide next-generation marine capability. The Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed ...

QinetiQ and DSTL redefine wheeled armoured vehicle design

Land September 17, 2021

Dstl and QinetiQ have showcased the Mobility Test Rig (MTR), demonstrating the potential functionality and capability of novel mobility solutions. Imagine breaking away from the traditional picture of slow moving heavy tracked armoured vehicles to lighter, faster, more agile and highly fuel-efficient platforms; designed to operate at very high tempo, well ...

DPRTE partner Dstl announces dates for SMEs webinar series

Homeland September 3, 2021

DPRTE official event partner, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced dates for a new series of webinars designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises work with the defence sector. The events were trailed by Interim Chief Executive Doug Umbers at Dstl’s hugely successful Supercharging Science industry event on 22 July ...

Spire Global receives DASA funding for RF signals detection and geolocation project

Air August 23, 2021

Spire Global, Inc has announced significant funding awarded by Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) as part of its Space to Innovate Campaign’s Themed Competition. The award, which represents the largest funding to date awarded to a Scottish innovator, will support the demonstration of radio frequency (RF) signals detection and geolocation from ...