UK Defence Innovation has opened a competition offering up to £2 million for innovators able to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage during gap crossing and riverine operations. The Phase 3 Map the Gap competition, launched on 21 April 2026 and run by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in partnership with the British Army, is expected to fund between three and four 15-month contracts. The deadline for submissions is midday on 16 June 2026 BST and the total value of the competition is up to £2 million excluding VAT. The competition is structured around two distinct technical challenges.…
