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Innovative app to end laser dazzle

Air December 6, 2016

Dstl scientists have developed an innovative new app which will help end laser attacks on planes. With over 10,000 aircraft targeted by hand held lasers in the UK since 2009, it has become necessary to develop technology to halt this significant and growing threat to aviation safety. Up until now it ...

BAE preview beetle inspired suspension

Land November 23, 2016

With dragonfly drones and invisible tanks, it’s no wonder that the latest innovation from BAE Systems is turning heads (and wheels!). Inspired by the ironclad beetle, a new bendable titanium alloy suspension system is looking to help protect future military vehicles from explosive impacts. The ironclad beetle combines an extremely thick, ...

MOD teams save billions through innovation

Homeland November 22, 2016

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin has presented a number of awards to Defence teams at a ceremony last week. The Minister for Defence Procurement Acquisition Awards recognises teams for their exceptional performance, innovation, effort and commitment, which in turn has saved the taxpayer billions, and transformed defence procurement. At the ceremony, ...

USVs: the maritime future of unmanned vehicles

November 18, 2016

The unmanned surface vehicle is a technology not as widely known as its cousin, the unmanned aerial vehicle; however, this is all set to change. Vince Dobbin, Sales and Marketing Director at ASV Global, shared his insights into the future of USVs with defence writer Domhnall Macinnes following the Royal ...