We have achieved a UK first with the high-power firing of a #laser weapon against aerial targets
Our experts worked with our world-class partners @MBDA_UK, @Leonardo_UK and @QinetiQ to help #DragonFire reach this milestone
👉 bit.ly/4b1Up4S
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Dstl
@dstlmod
Dstl delivers the science and technology for UK defence and security. We're part of @UKArmaments in the Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ).
Joined August 2013
- Our experts have precisely identified the nerve agent as a Novichok. It is not, and has never been, our responsibility to confirm the source of the agent @SkyNews @UKmoments
- This weapon can take out drones and military vehicles from 1km with #radiowaves.. for 10p a shot Developed by our experts and partners our tech ensures our Armed Forces are ready for the future bit.ly/3yiVjvc @jcartlidgemp @DefenceHQ @DefenceES @BritishArmy @ThalesUK
00:00 - The awesome power of #DragonFire has been put on display A panel of experts explained the operational advantage this #laser technology offers #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2024 @DefenceHQ @ScienceWeekUK @BritSciAssoc @UKRI_News
- Alasdair was aboard HMS Sheffield when it tragically sank in the #Falklands 40 years ago. He now uses his expertise to help save sailor’s lives, providing the @RoyalNavy with the latest science and technology. #ThePeopleInside #Falklands40 Read more 👉 bit.ly/372ioVB
00:00 - "Seeing #science we’ve developed being actually used on the frontline is massively rewarding" On #internationalwomenandgirlsinscienceday learn more about the incredible work of our Natalie Anders 👉bit.ly/3IqEaSZ #WomenInScience @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @hms_albion
- A newly declassified video shows the power of our DragonFire #laser in action This technology is the result of joint working with world-class industry partners For more on #DragonFire 👉 bit.ly/4b1Up4S @Leonardo_UK @QinetiQ @MBDAGroup
00:00 - We have 30 roles in our incredible #ElectronicWarfare and Communication Team We are looking for #engineers to work in fields such as electronic countermeasures, wireless networks and #RadioFrequency Apply here --> bit.ly/3Eiai9d #DstlCareers #EngJobs
- We have held the UK’s first #laser directed energy weapon trial on our ranges. The #DragonFire demonstrator was fired with pinpoint accuracy at several distances --> bit.ly/3G3mX17 @DefenceHQ @QinetiQ @bymbda @Leonardo_UK @LDO_Electronics
00:00 - Our #DragonFire #laser technology is accurate enough to hit a £1 coin from a kilometre away Read more 👉 bit.ly/4b1Up4S
Spectacular images show a UK first, the high-power firing of a #laser weapon against aerial targets. @dstlmod worked witth partners @MBDA_UK, @Leonardo_UK and @QinetiQ to help #DragonFire reach this milestone - We have a very special guest with us at Dstl today. Can you guess who it is?
00:00 - Prometheus 2 is a collaborative international mission which will advance defence research in #space @AirbusSpace @NatReconOfc @Heads_InSpace Find out more 👇
00:00 - Our first AUKUS #AI and #autonomy trial saw joint deployment of Australian, UK and US AI-enabled assets to detect and track military targets This will have a huge impact on military capability @UKStratCom @USDOD @DefenceAust @wearebluebear @Insitu_Inc @BoeingAustralia
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