tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-12T12:09:14+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-targets-installed-at-holbeach-to-enhance-defence-training 2026-05-12T12:09:14+01:00

Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-conducts-daring-parachute-drop-to-deliver-critical-medical-support-to-tristan-da-cunha 2026-05-10T07:06:03+01:00

An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-assesses-robotic-systems-in-hazardous-incident-recovery-trial 2026-04-16T09:52:00+01:00

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/ensuring-the-future-of-uk-radar-measurement-capability 2026-04-14T08:59:29+01:00

Knowing how easily our platforms can be detected by radar is vital for keeping them safe and spotting any weaknesses.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nad-group-fully-established-as-deputy-nad-andy-start-retires 2026-04-13T11:19:25+01:00

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-exposes-covert-russian-submarine-operation-in-and-around-uk-waters 2026-04-09T11:36:00+01:00

The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-medics-trial-ai-for-the-battlefield 2026-03-26T10:22:00+00:00

Scientists from the UK and the US tested and explored what it would take for medics to delegate high-stakes decisions to AI on the battlefield.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/erebus-reducing-risk-through-live-flight-testing 2026-03-19T12:05:00+00:00

Creating a capability to test UK defensive aid systems (DAS) in real-world flight conditions before integration onto frontline aircraft.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/open-source-innovation-driving-defence-advantage 2026-03-12T10:49:31+00:00

Dstl develops an open source framework to standardise, test, and speed up innovation in sensor fusion and tracking for modern defence operations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-first-achieved-in-advanced-materials-to-benefit-defence 2026-03-10T13:25:57+00:00

The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/precision-at-pace-enables-safer-military-air-drops 2026-03-03T16:41:27+00:00

ACE developed a data gathering and analysis proof of concept for more accurate air drops that lays the groundwork for predictive modelling. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/resisting-the-elements-at-sea 2026-02-27T08:55:03+00:00

Dstl and Swansea University are using AI and ML to design metals that last much longer in extreme environments.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/final-piece-in-place-for-defence-support-transformation 2026-02-25T08:31:08+00:00

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded the third and final major contract within the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/trial-speeds-up-next-generation-of-atomic-clocks 2026-02-18T09:30:05+00:00

Dstl’s trial has supported the development of next‑generation atomic clocks for the UK’s defence needs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/partnering-with-the-epsrc-funds-vital-defence-research 2026-02-16T12:08:45+00:00

Dstl’s partnership with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funds crucial defence research, including AI to boost intelligence analysis.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/armed-forces-careers-unlocked-for-tens-of-thousands-through-new-recruitment-drive 2026-02-12T10:48:36+00:00

People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500-students-now-learning-latest-digital-and-cyber-defence-skills-through-mod-scheme-in-lancashire 2026-01-21T00:00:00+00:00

285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/279-million-investment-to-build-new-home-for-armys-cyber-regiment 2026-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announced today for Duke of Gloucester Barracks.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-air-strikes-against-daesh 2026-01-13T13:10:56+00:00

The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/new-simulation-capability-boosts-uk-military-advantage 2026-01-13T12:50:00+00:00

ACE developed two complementary modelling tools that bolster the Ministry of Defence's rapid tactical decision-making abilities, balancing speed and complexity.