Ministry of Defence

MPs warn MoD over 42-year-old software, flag concern at Boeing’s “fat, juicy” contracts

"Crikey! I'll believe that when I see it."

Edward Targett January 24, 2024

Ministry of Defence opens purse strings for tech-centric programmes as Ukraine sharpens minds

The UK intends to “adopt a collaborative approach with the Netherlands” on some of the acquisitions with an eye to NATO interoperability.

Edward Targett September 05, 2023

defence

data analytics

UK defence facing a “step-change” in how adversaries use digital and data: “Attitudes, culture” must change

"Our ability to collect data risks overmatching the ability of our analysts to analyse and exploit it at the speed we need"

Edward Targett June 01, 2023

Testing of a quantum accelerometer developed by Imperial College London

Quantum computing

GPS

News

Quantum prototype tested by Royal Navy offers the future promise of GPS-free navigation

Successful testing of a quantum accelerometer developed by Imperial College London may set a new direction for navigation technology. First announced in 2018, the self-contained quantum accelerometer device does not rely on external signals like GPS or other satellite alternatives. Initial testing has been successfully conducted by the Royal Navy....

Azania Imtiaz Patel May 31, 2023