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Multi-million pound funding available for solider research
DB News: 13/01/2016 - 11:28
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced it it searching for suppliers to undertake research to support and enable the dismounted soldier.
The Dismounted Solider System Engine Room is a four year contract worth around £40 million and was created to help enable the UK solider to continue being the battle winning capability.
The selected suppliers will undergo operational analysis, technology research and systems engineering to underpin the development of the UK dismounted soldier capability by working with government, industry and academia.
Duncan Stewart, Engine Room Technical Lead, Dstl says: “The Dismounted Soldier System Engine Room contract, which will be delivered through a Dstl-industry led team, will play a key part in research to deliver an integrated soldier system.
“It is an opportunity for suppliers to contribute to what the soldier could look like in the future; including developing the next generation of weaponry and supporting the integration of man-worn power and data.
An industry day is being held for suppliers to find out more about the Dismounted Solider System Engine Room contract on the 22 March 2016 at the Imperial War Museum, London.
