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The next generation of body-worn tech has been put through its paces by British soldiers. These include: ✅ Smart phones to control drones ✅ Helmets that can detect lasers ✅ Rifles with enemy location tracker ✅ Digital night-vision goggles Find out more about the work of our scientists https://lnkd.in/g_i87tiu British Army UK Ministry of Defence

"Dstl is working closely with industry to develop and integrate technologies that will transform our armed forces, making them more capable and lethal. "Building on our decades of expertise, this work is delivering mission success, protecting the nation and helping it prosper." Our scientists show advances in body-worn tech that give UK soldiers a battle-winning edge. https://lnkd.in/g_i87tiu British Army UK Ministry of Defence

Laser vision! Check out these images of our new weapon systems as we continue to deliver operational advantage at pace. https://lnkd.in/eNXkNTvY

Wondering how our new #laser weapon would look on the battlefield? Check out this graphic representation of the portable system in action. https://lnkd.in/eNXkNTvY UK Ministry of Defence British Army Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Raytheon UK Raytheon

This declassified image shows the awesome power of our new #laser which has been trialled on British Army vehicles. The portable weapon can neutralise targets at distances in excess of 1km and costs less than a cup of tea. Find out more https://lnkd.in/eNXkNTvY UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Raytheon Raytheon UK LumOptica NP Aerospace Frazer-Nash Consultancy Blighter Surveillance Systems Cambridge Pixel James Gray Craig Stacey

Exciting announcement from the Secretary of State from Defence at the Farnborough International Airshow today. Laser weapons for the Land domain are a reality - Raytheon UK, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) have successfully tested Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle, the first test of its kind in the UK. Trials with the British Army will now start very soon.

This #laser system is a cost-effective alternative to traditional defence systems. It is portable and can be operated by two people requiring less than two weeks of training. Find out how this tech gives operational advantage to our Armed Forces. Raytheon Raytheon UK British Army UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) James Gray Frazer-Nash Consultancy Cambridge Pixel NP Aerospace LumOptica Blighter Surveillance Systems

Unleashing the power… Our experts worked with Dstl and UK suppliers to develop a cutting-edge laser energy weapon that can be seen mounted to a British Army Wolfhound. 📸 🐺 The laser, which tracks multiple targets at the speed of light, has been tested at Dstl's range in Porton Down and can neutralise targets such as enemy drones at distances in excess of 1km.

“Our mission to help build the army of the future is continuing at pace with breakthrough technologies and battle-winning decision-making tools." Our Chief Exec Paul Hollinshead has been today speaking to the British Army at Royal United Services Institute (#RUSI) Land Warfare Conference - Pulling the Future into the Present. Find out more about our work https://lnkd.in/exbRPvY3 UK Ministry of Defence

Ready. Aim. Fire! It’s time to reveal the news you’ve been waiting for... Alongside Dstl and the UK Ministry of Defence, we’ve successfully completed a live-fire test of our High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS). In this evolving threat landscape, the low cost and high impact of Uncrewed Air Systems (UASs) means innovative new solutions are needed now. Laser directed energy weapons form a key pillar of modern air defence, engaging UASs at far lower cost than traditional methods. This live-fire field test marks a key moment in the UK’s adoption of this critical technology. Image created by combining infrared and regular footage: