Our Impact

Future Operational Energy

UKDSC undertook a study with six members contributing to bring industry and academic perspectives into a collaborative paper.

Problem/Challenge

Reliance on fossil fuels and net-zero targets are being assessed by militaries around the world. A fuel technology transition is already underway in the maritime industry.

Both the Royal Navy and MOD needs to maximise operational advantage through energy choices but recognise these are complex issues with implications taking decades to resolve. There are currently no clear solutions to adopt.

Task

UKDSC undertook a study with six members contributing to bring industry and academic perspectives into a collaborative paper.

Impact

Our work has directly informed Navy Command and influenced the Future Fleet strategy.

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"Working in parallel with DSTL, the UKDSC paper draws us closer to practicable options for both ship building and operational energy. Balancing a significant range of feeds including commercial and classified elements, UKDSC’s work has been received well by Navy Seniors, NATO briefing and presented at the Combined Naval Conference 24, demonstrating the value of their output."

Navy Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office

Low Cost UAVs

The widespread adoption of Uncrewed Autonomous Systems (UAS) by both state and non-state actors has clearly demonstrated their cost-effectiveness and diverse capabilities in challenging traditional assumptions of guaranteed and persistent air power.