Join us at The Advanced Ceramics Show free conference session, 'Defence - Driving the Cutting Edge of Materials Applications - How Can Industry Adopt Outcomes?', in Theatre D, with speakers from QinetiQ Group & @LucideonGroup

View the full conference agenda: vist.ly/yqte

This morning we have issued our Q4 trading update, reporting strong revenues and a stable operating profit margin.

We are on track to deliver in line with FY24 expectations and we remain confident in our long-term growth strategy.

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Great science becoming reality - thanks to experts from Dstl, MBDA, QinetiQ Group and Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧

The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on Royal Navy warships from 2027.

✅ New way of shooting down drones and missiles.
✅ Costs around £10 per shot
✅ New procurement reforms mean it will be operational five years earlier

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As one of the partners in the UK #DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA UK - we are excited to be accelerating the development of the programme following a decision from Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 to install the weapon system on Royal Navy ships.
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As the industry lead for DragonFire we welcome the announcement to continue to develop and rapidly deliver our game-changing #laser weapon system to the Royal Navy.

QinetiQ Group Dstl Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧

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⚡ UK laser weapon technology is closer than we think

Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 announces cutting-edge #DragonFire #laser will be on Royal Navy warships from 2027!

We’re incredibly proud to have played our part to move this game-changing #tech from concept to reality

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We are proud to report the first successful flights of our new design Rattler Supersonic Target for the US Department of Defense.

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#Defence #UAS #Rattler #ThreatRepresentation

Teamwork 💪

Watch the first ever video of the UK’s laser weapon DragonFire

Newly declassified footage shows the power of the laser to cut down targets at the speed of light.

Our purpose-built Counter Drone radar, #Obsidian , can be used on-the-move, providing high-performance 3D tracking of airborne threats.

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📍 Come and chat to our team at the Home Office Security & Policing event this week (Stand D100).

DragonFire 🔥 is a new laser being developer by Dstl for the 🇬🇧 military.

Watch its first high-power firing against an aerial target.

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Our #DragonFire laser has taken down mortar shells, drones and other targets in tests

The #laser can hit a £1 coin from a kilometre away #britishscienceweek #BSW2024

Hugely proud of our contribution to the UK Dragonfire programme, working with the best in the industry! A game-changer for #laser technology.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! Our Group Inclusion, Diversity & Cultural Development Lead, Norbert, describes what this year’s theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ means to him in our latest blog. Click the link below to read it.
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We are thrilled to have been named as a supplier on the new #Digital and #IT Professional Services framework for Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

The framework agreement will deliver Digital and IT specialist’s professional services to #Defence Digital.

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What does the UK Government's new Defence Drone Strategy mean for the #defence & #security industry?

Read our thoughts here: tinyurl.com/4thvntjy

#autonomy #policy #robotics

Our uncrewed surface targets can be stored on various naval vessels such as frigates, destroyers and fleet support ships. Encouraging training in real-world environments, ensuring teams are operationally ready.

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#NavalTargets #USVs

Inbound aerial threats can appear anytime; preparing for these scenarios is critical. Our Banshee uncrewed aerial targets can be launched from the deck of various naval vessels in addition to land-based ranges.

Learn more here: ow.ly/YLF550QBIAn

#Banshee #UAVs #Defence