The latest armoured vehicles, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and blood transport units have been on show in London at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

The event provided an insight into technology currently being deployed in support of the Armed Forces, as well as a forward look at the scientific innovations under development.

Industry exhibitors at the event were joined by Armed Forces personnel who have been using the latest technology. These included personnel from 29 EOD and Search Group and RAF UAV specialists, who recently combined ground technology and UAVs in Afghanistan to continually guard against threats such as IEDs.

The Ministry of Defence has a 13,000 strong workforce of engineers and scientists – forming the Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG). They are involved at every stage from the research and development of new technologies through to their procurement and readiness for the front line.