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Dstl award £3.2m contract to shape UK’s future combat vehicle fleet

Land September 16, 2019

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Chief Executive has announced investment of £3.2 million in a new research project to explore the latest vehicle technologies to boost the performance of UK Future Ground Combat Vehicles. The Dstl project, led by QinetiQ, will focus on innovative solutions for ground vehicle mobility, ...

Next generation unmanned system unveiled at DSEi

Maritime September 12, 2019

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has unveiled a next-generation unmanned system that could be used to protect the UK’s future warships at DSEI 2019. The new system is similar to a water-borne drone. At 13 metres long, the vessel swims around a naval task force, while being remote controlled from a rig. ...

DSTL works with videogame industry to create wargaming tools

Homeland August 6, 2019

DSTL has partnered with the gaming industry to create advanced wargaming technology to create battlefield simulators. The DSTL is developing wargaming technology that aids decision making and realistically recreates battlefield scenarios. Through working with the gaming industry they aim to make simulators that recreate combat strategy and are easy to learn ...

Dstl to develop RAF unmanned aircraft concepts to boost F-35 capability

Air August 1, 2019

The RAF has announced a new project from the Dstl to develop novel concepts for unmanned aircraft. The RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will create new concepts for unmanned aircraft to offer increased capability to F-35 and Typhoon Aircraft. The Lightweight Affordable Novel ...