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UK Defence Innovation
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Featured
22 April 2026
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News story
Up to £2 million available for riverine relief
Dstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage
15 April 2026
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News story
Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition
This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks
27 March 2026
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News story
UKDI seeks innovations to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled UAS
New fast-paced Market Engagement calls for industry perspectives and novel ideas for countering fibre optic UAS
26 March 2026
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News story
UK and US seek solutions to counter underwater drone threat
The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking technology to counter unmanned underwater vehicle threats. UK companies can apply, with solutions assessed by jHub — for potential UK defence use.
12 March 2026
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Case study
Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK Defence
With DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK’s independence in critical defence technology.
10 March 2026
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News story
Blood on demand: UKDI seeks innovations for blood testing in the field
This competition requires ideas for optimising the safety of blood used in deployed settings
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Rapid transfusion diagnostics: optimising safety on deployed operations
23 April 2026
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Map the Gap (Phase 3)
23 April 2026
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23 April 2026
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Biosecurity Frontiers
17 April 2026
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Market Engagement: Countering Fibre Optic Uncrewed Aerial Systems
27 March 2026
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Up to £2 million available for riverine relief
22 April 2026
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Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition
15 April 2026
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DASA Impact Report 2025
27 January 2026
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27 January 2026
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