As one of Frazer-Nash's technical experts and project managers, I’m responsible for the company’s work to support the MOD’s Maritime Equipment Systems Enabling framework agreement. This is looking at the future of naval vessels by developing a set of models …
With the current avalanche of superhero movies hitting the big screens, it’s sometimes easy to forget that real battles are still being fought by highly-trained humans with regular human senses, speed and reaction times. But technology is coming to …
I am currently in my second year as Vice-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) – the first time a UK official has held this post for two consecutive years since the …
MOD has developed the Land Open Systems Architecture, which includes vehicle standards for Generic Vehicle Architecture that apply to Land platforms such as the Scout SV armoured vehicle, the latest platform under development for the British Army. The Generic Vehicle …
The ‘internet of things’ is coming with companies spending big money on research and development (R&D) and marketing to make sure your next fridge, washing machine and coffee maker will be hooked up to the internet. Web-connected electricity meters are …
Quantum technology has the potential to significantly advance UK defence and security in a range of areas, including timing, navigation, and sensing. This could be the second 'quantum revolution' - following that from the first half of the 20th century, …
As Air Account Manager at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, my primary responsibilities cover Air Command, Joint Helicopter Command and the relevant Air projects at Defence Equipment and Support. I work closely with military and civilian colleagues to shape …
As part of MOD's defence science and technology engagement team, I am currently involved in work to understand the internet of things which is set to change the way we live our lives in the future. We are contributing to the …
In my role as manager of MOD's Defence Science and Technology team working on international research strategy, I recently attended the annual North Atlantic Treaty Organisation - NATO Science and Technology Board in Bratislava, Slovakia. This is an important meeting and …
As lead of the Missile Defence Centre’s maritime science and technology studies I am currently based in Farnborough, on secondment from MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. We are looking at the potential of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers …