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Photonics spin-out to defend against battlefield laser threats awarded funding

Land March 8, 2021

A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK Government. Using research undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Sentinel Photonics offers a unique range of laser detection and protection products. For the first time, ...

Innovations to be tested on pioneering autonomous submarine

Maritime February 18, 2021

Tech start-ups, innovators and academics are being offered the chance to showcase and test their novel sensor and payload technology on the Royal Navy’s first extra large autonomous test submarine. The project offers a unique opportunity to undertake at-sea testing and trials of industry and academia innovative prototype technology on the ...

Dstl completes swarming drones concept evaluation

Air February 1, 2021

A swarm of 20 drones has recently completed the largest collaborative, military focused evaluation of swarming uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the UK. The exercise was the culmination of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)’s ‘Many Drones Make Light Work’ competition, funded under the MOD’s Science and Technology Portfolio through the ...

Dstl plays pivotal role in defence missile development

Air January 25, 2021

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has played an instrumental part throughout the research and development of the new SPEAR3 surface-attack missile. In a recent announcement the Defence Minister, Jeremy Quin, revealed the signing of a £550 million contract with MBDA for the new weapon for the F-35 aircraft. He said: ...