tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from UK Defence Innovation (UKDI)2026-04-22T15:59:20+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief2026-04-22T15:59:20+01:00Up to £2 million available for riverine reliefDstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passagetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defending-against-biological-threats-ukdi-launches-biosecurity-frontiers-competition2026-04-15T12:57:00+01:00Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competitionThis competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological riskstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukdi-seeks-innovations-to-detect-and-defeat-fibre-optically-controlled-uas2026-03-27T12:37:24+00:00UKDI seeks innovations to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled UASNew fast-paced Market Engagement calls for industry perspectives and novel ideas for countering fibre optic UAStag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-us-seek-solutions-to-counter-underwater-drone-threat2026-03-26T12:41:04+00:00UK and US seek solutions to counter underwater drone threatThe US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking technology to counter unmanned underwater vehicle threats. UK companies can apply, with solutions assessed by jHub — for potential UK defence use.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/filtronic-pioneering-smarter-semiconductor-packaging-for-uk-defence2026-03-12T16:57:21+00:00Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK DefenceWith DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK's independence in critical defence technology.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/blood-on-demand-ukdi-seeks-innovations-for-blood-testing-in-the-field2026-03-10T12:03:00+00:00Blood on demand: UKDI seeks innovations for blood testing in the fieldThis competition requires ideas for optimising the safety of blood used in deployed settingstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukdi-launches-new-phase-of-fast-past-innovation-competition2026-02-24T12:05:00+00:00UKDI launches new phase of fast paced innovation competitionUK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched Phase 3 (Cycle 7) of Innovation Support to Operations - looking for tech that can be developed fast and scaled at pace.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/185-million-competition-launched-to-counter-illegal-uas-use-around-prisons-and-sensitive-sites2026-02-03T12:59:58+00:00£1.85 million competition launched to counter illegal UAS use around prisons and sensitive sitesNovel technology to counter illegal drone use around prisons and sensitive sites is needed - do you have an innovation that could help?tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/up-to-15-million-available-for-innovations-that-improve-conflict-wound-care2026-01-27T12:19:00+00:00Up to £1.5 million available for innovations that improve conflict wound careDstl/DMS competition through UKDI offers funding to innovators that can remedy gaps in modelling and treating conflict woundstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/deeper-insights-safer-skies-ai-security-screening-innovation-boosted-by-dasa2026-01-27T11:28:13+00:00Deeper insights, safer skies: AI security screening innovation boosted by DASANW Pro, a family company based in Bedfordshire, has transformed from designing, installing and maintaining security systems, to creating cutting-edge AI solutions for high-end security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/laser-focus-dasa-and-dstl-funding-accelerates-novel-laser-detection-tech2026-01-27T11:28:04+00:00Laser Focus: DASA and Dstl funding accelerates novel laser detection techA 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/case-studies/ukdi-asw-spearhead-enhances-merlin-and-sonar-capabilities-through-rapid-innovation2026-01-27T11:27:55+00:00UKDI: ASW Spearhead Enhances Merlin and Sonar Capabilities through Rapid InnovationThe Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme has rapidly enhanced anti-submarine warfare through Sonar 2087 and Merlin Mk2 helicopter system upgrades.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/from-startup-to-space-oxford-space-systems-journey-to-oberon2026-01-27T11:27:48+00:00From Startup to Space: Oxford Space Systems' Journey to OberonHow DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/ukdi-three-naval-testbeds-transform-defence-innovation2026-01-27T11:27:41+00:00UKDI: Three naval testbeds transform defence innovationRoyal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme rapidly developed three autonomous testbed platforms – CETUS, PROTEUS, and SCYLLA – to enhance ASW capabilities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/kognitiv-spark-secure-augmented-reality-for-defence-operations2026-01-27T11:27:32+00:00Kognitiv Spark: Secure Augmented Reality for Defence OperationsWith UKDI-DASA funding, Kognitiv Spark deployed a cyber secure augmented reality technology that enables remote expert support for military operationstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1m-competition-launched-to-advance-autonomous-sensor-technologies2025-12-02T00:00:00+00:00£1m competition launched to advance autonomous sensor technologiesUKDI seeks autonomous sensor solutions to detect and counter ISR deception