The Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is launching a competition for proposals

This CDE Call by the Weapons Technology Centre is for research proposals for novel and low cost technologies for future Complex Weapons (CW). Whilst proposals in any area of CW will be considered, there are 2 priority areas of need:

Electric Power Systems: Many missile systems rely on Thermal Batteries for electric power and whilst they combine adequate power levels with long shelf life they are often expensive and specific to individual applications. This is a particular challenge for any future lightweight, low cost weapon family and will require innovative systems solutions to meet electric power requirements consistent with the CW strategy for modularity and re-use across different systems.

Through Life Risks / Opportunities for Increased Use of Composite Materials in Complex Weapons: Advances in composite material technology could provide a major boost to the performance of future weapon systems. However, their application has been limited by lack of understanding and confidence associated with their use over the whole life of the system. The challenge is to understand innovative applications of emerging materials technology and the opportunities and risks they offer

The competition will launch at a seminar event on 27th January. This will be of interest to a range of subject matter experts from academia and industry.

Potential applicants are strongly recommended to attend the seminar, registration is necessary via http://www.science.mod.uk.

Application Process and supporting downloads

This competition is run by the Centre of Defence Enterprise.

For more information and the application process please register at:

https://innovative.ideas.mod.uk/(Q(4))/Welcome.aspx?QTVShellInfo=.1