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SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre (RPC) has been commissioned to give evidence to the Council of Europe (COE) on the development of rural areas focusing particularly on remote regions across the continent.
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As a leader in the industry Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) sponsored the prestigious Lifetime Achievement accolade at the annual Scottish Rural Awards.
Mar282017
As a leader in the industry Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) sponsored the prestigious Lifetime Achievement accolade at the annual Scottish Rural Awards.
Mar282017
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) scientists are conducting trials that will enable Dstl to characterise the effectiveness of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), in support of the LDEW Capability Demonstrator. The programme will culminate in a technology demonstrator in 2019.
The goal of the programme is to demonstrate a standalone laser directed energy weapon system that is capable of acquiring, tracking and engaging aerial and surface targets at various ranges and in different weather conditions.
The project will enable the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Dstl to advise the MOD on the future procurement programme requirements and to establish a road map to an in-service capability. If it is successful, the first laser weapons could come into service in the mid-2020s.
Watch the video of a test laser melting a mortar bomb.
Watch the video of a test laser melting a mortar bomb
Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriet Baldwin has said:
“The UK has long enjoyed a reputation as a world leader in innovation and it is truly ground-breaking projects like the Laser Directed Energy Weapon which will keep this country ahead of the curve.
“The Defence Innovation Initiative and £800M Defence Innovation Fund aim to encourage imagination, ingenuity and entrepreneurship, in pursuit of maintaining a military advantage in the future.
“With a rising Defence budget, and a £178 billion equipment plan, our commitment to innovation will deliver a safer and more prosperous Britain.”
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28 March 2017
The Green Party has responded to news the Manchester Gorton by-election will be held on May 4 saying it is “ready to take on Labour”.
Jess Mayo, the Green candidate for Manchester Gorton, said:
“The Green campaign for Manchester Gorton has already started. We are the only party to take on Labour here and give voters a real alternative to the status quo. Whereever Greens are elected they make a difference, and we will fight hard to make sure Gorton is never overlooked for left behind.”
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party, visited Gorton today (Tuesday 28 March) to join the campaign trail and visit Northmoor Community Centre, as well the constituency’s Curry Mile.
Bartley said:
“On May 4 Manchester Gorton could make history by electing a Green MP. It’s a privilege to visit this community and meet the people who call it home, and a Green MP would mean there is always someone fighting their corner and defending public services.
“We are ready to take on Labour for this seat.”