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electronicsweekly
4 months ago

DSTL experiments with robotic dogs for bomb disposal

➀ The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) conducted a live trial using robotic dogs to detect and defuse bomb threats successfully.

➁ The trial involved L3Harris, Marlborough Communications Ltd, and AeroVironment (Tomahawk Robotics), with the UK Ministry of Defence scientists.

➂ The robotic dogs autonomously opened doors, navigated stairs, and inspected IEDs, with drones assisting in threat identification and safety monitoring.

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electronicsweekly
10 months ago

First trial on British Army vehicle for high-powered laser weapon

1. UK scientists and engineers have successfully tested a high-powered laser weapon on a British Army vehicle. 2. The laser weapon, part of the MoD's Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon Demonstrator programme, neutralised targets over 1km away. 3. The technology aims to provide a low-cost, precise defense against aerial threats like drones, with further testing planned for later this year.
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