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We are pleased to announce that we are now part of UK Defence Innovation – a new organisation designed to turbocharge the delivery of cutting-edge capabilities ensuring the UK remains secure at home and strong abroad and drive economic growth. 👉 ow.ly/TQue50WiYkV

“We worked on the core technology at Dstl for a number of years, developing the fundamental concepts" Two of our former scientists explain how our laser detection tech has been taken to the next level via our spin-out Sentinel Photonics gov.uk/government/cas…

It’s #ArmedForcesWeek! 🇬🇧 Secure at home, and strong abroad: the Armed Forces are vital to keeping Britain safe. And we boost Britain’s economy too. Defence investment protects our way of life and creates thousands of jobs for UK businesses right on your doorstep.

If you’ve got an innovative solution to a Defence need, we have the funding. Defence Innovation Loans provide between £100,000 and £1 million for single small and medium-sized enterprises with solutions to Defence themed problems. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/tkbo50VKms8

Interested in photonics? @dstlmod is seeking to turbocharge the UK capability in the design, development, manufacture, and application of Integrated Photonic Devices. A webinar will be held on Tuesday 19 Aug, 2 - 3pm BST. Find out more and register: ow.ly/W6hK50Wr55W

➡️ You only have two weeks left to submit a proposal to Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations - the deadline for this cycle is midday (BST) Tuesday 5 August! Read more: gov.uk/government/new… #DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace #innovation @DefenceHQ

📢 Final call for the NATO DIANA 2026 challenges! ❗ Submissions close today at 1200 UTC. Ensure your submission is complete before that time. Apply or edit an existing submission: diana.nato.int/challenges.html #NATODIANA #Challenges #Accelerator

❗ Last chance to apply! If you are interested in the NATO DIANA 2026 challenges, this is your reminder to ensure you submit your idea by this Friday 11 July. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply now: diana.nato.int/challenges.html #NATODIANA #Challenges

👋Reminder: Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations is now open - we need fast paced tech that can be rapidly adopted to enhance our military and economic advantage. Read more: gov.uk/government/new… #DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace #innovation @DefenceHQ

Everyone and their dog loves shining a light on our impactful science and tech... 🎬 youtube.com/@DstlMOD

⏰ One week to go until The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges close for applications! The ten challenge areas include: 🛩️Autonomy and Unmanned Systems 🤔 Data Assisted Decision Making. Interested? Apply now: ow.ly/rspO50W7B20 #NATODIANA #Challenges #Accelerator

The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation has been established and aims to streamline delivery of innovative technology to Armed Forces personnel. With a £400 million annual budget, it will help create high-skilled jobs in the tech sector and turbocharge economic growth.

If you’re an SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) then #DASA funding may be able to help you! Defence Innovation Loans can provide between £100,000 and £1 million for single SMEs with solutions to Defence themed problems. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/lsok50VKmqk

We're thrilled for the team at @Space_Forge for their latest 'small step'! Fantastic to see post-DASA acceleration 🌠

📢 The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges are closing next week! The ten challenge areas include: 🛳️ Maritime Operations 🪐 Resilient Space Operations Interested? Apply now: ow.ly/rspO50W7B20 #NATODIANA #Challenges #Accelerator

Innovators situated in the North East - Anna Taylor is your local DASA Innovation Partner. If you aren't already, you can follow Anna on her LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/anna-t-1173… Learn more and connect with your local IP: gov.uk/guidance/conta…

Our thoughts and thanks are with those who have, and those who continue to serve in the Armed Forces, every day but especially today on #ArmedForcesDay @defencehq Image: MOD Crown Copyright.

Service doesn’t stop for veterans when they leave the Armed Forces. They are leaders in the worlds of business, health, politics and industry, where they draw on their military experience to achieve success. #ArmedForcesWeek is about celebrating them too. @defencehq

🌟The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges are live! Do you have an idea for one of the ten challenge areas which include: 🧪 Human Resilience and Biotechnology 🏥 Critical Infrastructure and Logistics 🏔️ Operations in Extreme Environments? Apply now: ow.ly/rspO50W7B20

#ArmedForcesWeek is our chance to learn more about the extraordinary people who defend our country. From those operating in the field, to the cyber warriors and intelligence analysts protecting us behind-the-scenes. Find your local event: armedforcesday.org.uk/find-events @defencehq