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Showcasing innovation: DPRTE

Homeland April 7, 2017

At another successful DPRTE exhibition, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has showcased its latest developments. With the Dstl stand six people deep at times, it was obviously a popular choice for delegates see the latest innovations and to find out more about the Defence and Security Accelerator. One of the ...

Competition summary: autonomous last mile resupply

April 4, 2017

This Accelerator themed competition is looking for novel proposals that use autonomous systems to deliver mission critical supplies to users in the military front-line. For for this competition we’re focussing on the challenging ‘last mile’ of resupply. The aim of an autonomous last mile resupply system is to: reduce the demand on existing platforms ...

Engaging the defence supply chain

March 9, 2017

With a sea-change in procurement underway throughout the MOD and defence network, Defence Online takes a look at the initiatives being developed to show the way forward. We speak exclusively with Rob Solly, Head of the MOD’s Defence and Security Accelerator, about the key engagement days being held to engage ...

Technologies of the future: apply for business funding

March 7, 2017

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million for innovation projects that will inspire the products and services of tomorrow. Innovate UK has up to £15 million to support business projects that stimulate new products and services through emerging and enabling technologies. These technologies could be the basis for ...