New British Army ‘lab’ looks to leverage commercial tech boom
The British Army is hoping to expedite the fielding of innovative technologies from the commercial sector with the establishment of a new innovation and experimentation laboratory.
In an interview with Shephard, the army’s head of capability Maj Gen Chris Tickell revealed that a new organisation known as the Army Rapid Innovation and Experimentation Laboratory – or ARIEL – had now been established.
A driving force behind the stand up of ARIEL will be to quicken the rate at which new technologies can be acquired, especially when compared with the traditional acquisition process that often takes years and struggles to keep
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
More from Land Warfare
-
![Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme]()
Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme
A joint Supacat-KNDS Germany capability day showcased the platforms on offer for the British Army's upcoming vehicle programmes and highlighted UK-focused industrial commitments.
-
![Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency]()
Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency
With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.
-
![How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era]()
How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era
Modern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.
-
![Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer]()
Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer
The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.
