tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-boost-as-new-fighter-jet-hq-opens-in-reading-in-key-programme-milestone 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00

A flagship headquarters that will support delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet has opened in Reading, where hundreds of skilled personnel will be based.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/launch-of-new-body-to-harness-innovative-tech-for-the-uks-armed-forces 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Innovative technology will reach the hands of military personnel faster, as the work of the new UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation kicks off today with its formal establishment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/laser-focus-dasa-and-dstl-funding-accelerates-novel-laser-detection-tech 2025-06-30T14:15:38+01:00

A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/operating-in-the-future-electromagnetic-environment-symposium-2025 2025-06-27T12:41:23+01:00

Representatives from industry, academia and government are invited to join the OFEME symposium to work alongside Dstl’s scientists and shape future thinking.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/join-the-future-combat-air-system-programme-at-dstl 2025-06-26T12:42:54+01:00

Play a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's future and shape the next generation of combat air technology, by joining the FCAS programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1500-jobs-created-at-uk-nuclear-weapons-headquarters-as-sector-boasts-above-average-wages 2025-06-19T00:00:00+01:00

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the clock, with newly published figures highlighting the economic benefits of the defence nucl…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-celebrates-kings-honours-and-team-commendations 2025-06-16T16:28:12+01:00

Dstl engineer Peter Briggs awarded an OBE for his work securing UK defence and security capabilities, and Dstl teams receive VCDS commendations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-janus-accelerator-selected-for-nato-dianas-2026-defence-innovation-programme 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00

The Janus Accelerator will support a new cohort of cutting-edge companies developing dual-use technologies that enhance NATO's technological edge.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-announces-orpheus-satellite-mission-contract 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00

The Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/successful-trial-paves-the-way-for-improved-reconnaissance-on-army-operations 2025-06-13T00:00:00+01:00

Recent trial saw a single operator controlling three uncrewed vehicles, which detected and classified threats.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-artillery-factory-opens-in-sheffield-creating-200-skilled-jobs 2025-06-12T00:00:00+01:00

British exports and sovereign manufacturing have been boosted today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art artillery factory in Sheffield, creating 200 skilled British jobs. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-meeting-of-defence-industry-body-to-forge-new-partnership-and-industry-mobilisation 2025-06-09T14:40:41+01:00

Defence Secretary John Healey co-chairs the first Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting today, bringing together defence firms, trade unions and investors to forge a new partnership aimed at improving warfighting readines…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/focus-on-industry-and-innovation-during-defence-secretary-and-nato-secretary-generals-sheffield-factory-visit 2025-06-09T12:35:37+01:00

Government delivering on Strategic Defence Review to turbocharge UK defence industry and drive ‘NATO-first’ approach

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/underwater-robot-could-improve-pipeline-and-cable-security 2025-06-09T08:00:01+01:00

Dstl has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/dasa-funded-tech-duchess-takes-the-crown-in-ai-interviewing 2025-06-04T10:32:54+01:00

DASA funding helped DIEM Analytics develop a robust tool for interviewing military personnel at scale

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-5-billion-technology-investment-accelerates-uk-defence-innovation-in-a-european-first 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-expand-submarine-programme-in-response-to-strategic-defence-review 2025-06-01T22:30:00+01:00

The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-deliver-pioneering-battlefield-system-and-bolster-cyber-warfare-capabilities-under-strategic-defence-review 2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00

Defence Secretary announces new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command and £1 billion investment in pioneering battlefield system.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-ever-uk-defence-ai-trial-conducted-across-land-sea-and-air 2025-05-27T12:57:03+01:00

Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK's largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bringing together land, sea and air equipment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/delivering-homemade-explosives-manufacturing-training 2025-05-23T13:13:36+01:00

Dstl and FBI collaboration pushes forward the development of world-leading expertise and knowledge.