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The Ministry of Defence is the UK government department that runs the armed forces and works to protect the country's people, territories and interests. It buys defence equipment and services and awards defence contracts, including to UK firms.

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Its parts: UK Defence Innovation.

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Strategic Air Transportable Isolator (ATI) Request for Information

UK Defence Innovation

A Request for Information on the Strategic Air Transportable Isolator (ATI), run by UK Defence Innovation as market engagement on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. It is published on 30 October 2026.

Deadline
Closes 14 December 2026 at 12 noonLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

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Closing soonCompetitionUK-wide

Tactical Power Challenge

UK Defence Innovation

A two-stage competition to develop Army tactical power solutions at TRL 4 to TRL 6, plus a market engagement strand (Immediate Power Problem) for technology at TRL 6 or above that can be commercialised within 12 months.

Amount
Funding of £2.45M is available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. No funding figure is stated for Immediate Power Problem, which is a market engagement activity.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Closing soonCompetitionUK-wide

Tactical Power Challenge: Innovative Tactical Power Solutions

UK Defence Innovation

A UK Defence Innovation challenge seeking proposals that will help the Army meet future electricity demand, run in partnership with Australia's ASCA. Two opportunities sit within it: Innovative Tactical Power Solutions (a two-stage competition, development from TRL 4 to TRL 6) and Immediate Power Problem (a market engagement activity).

Amount
£2.45 million (excluding VAT) total funding available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. A number of proposals may be funded.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases

UK Defence Innovation

A pipeline challenge seeking innovative solutions to detect toxic gases in enclosed or semi-enclosed environments. Expected to launch in November 2026.

Local Landscape rating 3 out of 10
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Generation After Next Electro-Optics

UK Defence Innovation

A pipeline challenge seeking innovative electro-optic sensor technologies to deliver cutting-edge sensing solutions that will shape future capability and maintain technological advantage. Expected to launch in November 2026.

Local Landscape rating 3 out of 10

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