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Maritime Big Play showcases the strength of UKDI investment in AUKUS innovation
Two UKDI funded companies demonstrated their innovations at Maritime Big Play in San Diego last month

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Tactical Power Challenge: powering the future force
UK Defence Innovation and the British Army are seeking innovative technologies to help meet rapidly growing battlefield power demands

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Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2: New Focus Area Added
UKDI and the Department for Transport are looking for proposals that could help strengthen the security and resilience of the UK transport network.

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Fast-paced funding for force-protection innovation
UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment

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Clear Skies Ahead: Passive Drone Detection Lands at UK Army Base
How two innovative suppliers delivered passive drone detection systems in just six months

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Taking flight: UKDI funds military-grade powered paraglider
Wiltshire-based start-up, Blakcro, used UKDI funding to develop defence grade powered paraglider systems — giving troops a discreet, agile and independent air mobility capability

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