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New focus on Science and Technology with clearer organisational structure

Professor Mark Welland

Keeping the Armed Forces equipped with battle-winning technology and supporting front line forces has long depended on MOD scientists in Dstl working with industry

‘Recce’ UUV seeks out sea mines

Casualty transported by stretcher onto aircraft

The new, fully autonomous system can scan the seabed for mines for over 20 hours at a time, using an advanced system of sensors to pinpoint an exact location.

New Sharpshooter rifle targets Taliban

New Sharpshooter rifle targets Taliban

The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued in 20 years, the L129A1 Sharpshooter provides increased accuracy and improved long-range firepower.

RAF Tornados energetic support in Afghanistan

RAF Tornados energetic support in Afghanistan

Tornado crews have been flying scheduled close air support missions, scrambling their ground alert aircraft and conducting reconnaissance missions using the Reconnaissance Airborne Pod for Tornado (RAPTOR).

MoU between UK and France signed

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France on the procurement of urgent operational equipment will enables closer cooperation and opportunities for greater cost-effectiveness in future Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR).

Life-saving-bloodwarming equipment for Afghanistan

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The EnFlowTM 100 Rapid Blood and Fluid Warmer quickly heats up blood and fluids reaching vital organs and injured areas without affecting the patient’s core temperature