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10/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2025 10:16

NATO Award for Dstl Engineer

Rebecca Findlay, a Principal Engineer with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (), has received a award In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Science and Technology Organisation ().

The Systems Concepts and Integration () Panel gave Rebecca the Early Career award for her outstanding contributions to the Research Task Group () on 'Assessment Methods for Camouflage in Operational Context' and 'Design and Test of Multispectral Decoys for Land Warfare'.

The citation from Carlotta Rossi, Systems Concept and Integration Panel, Science and Technology Organization, said:

Since joining activities in 2016, Rebecca has made significant impacts across multiple domains, collaborating with the Systems Concepts and Integration () Panel, the Sensing Technologies Panel (), and the Modelling and Simulation Group.

Additionally, as a member of the Army Armaments Group Camouflage, Concealment, Deception and Obscuration Team of Experts, she has consistently demonstrated her versatility and commitment to advancing 's scientific objectives.

Rebecca distinguished herself through her deep expertise in high-fidelity, physics-based modelling and simulation for electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) signatures.

Within the Research Task Group (), she developed valuable experience in signature management and assessment, adeptly bridging technical insight from both simulation and field data collection.

Her contributions were instrumental, providing critical perspectives that shaped technical discussions and guided future directions.

Commenting on her award, Rebecca said:

I'm honoured to receive this award. Being recognised by the panel which is comprised of leading experts across scientific and technical fields - is a privilege. I'm proud to work alongside exceptional colleagues at and within , and it's rewarding to see our science and technology research contributing to the protection of our forces and allies.

Rebecca received the award from the Panel Chair Dr Nick Law, Senior Principal Engineer.

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