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Dstl trials AI-powered drones for rapid explosives detection
Dstl trials AI-powered drones for rapid explosives detection
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has led a major trial on behalf of the British Army, using AI-powered drone technology to identify landmines and explosive ordnance, allowing bomb-disposal experts to conduct their mission faster through rapid detection.
Defence

13 Apr 2026

Maritime Multi Link programme reaches Phase 2c milestone
Maritime Multi Link programme reaches Phase 2c milestone
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, has reached a key milestone in the Maritime Multi Link (MML) programme, achieving the Equipment Delivery Date for Phase 2c, a significant step forward in how Royal Navy ships share critical battlefield information.
Defence

13 Apr 2026

NAD fully established as Andy Start retires
NAD fully established as Andy Start retires
The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is marking a year since interim (Deputy) NAD Andy Start established it in March 2025 and who is now retiring after 37 years in defence.
Defence

13 Apr 2026

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