Yesterday, I saw a flying saucer. It was all part of the MOD's Grand Challenge event, designed to find innovative solutions to help our troops in the field.

The location for the competition between teams comprised of industry and academia was Copehill Down Village. Near Warminster, Wiltshire, this place is rather odd – a fake village built in the 80s to help soldiers with urban warfare techniques.

The various solutions built by each of the teams was astounding including various flying helicopters, a flying saucer and tracked machines. Read my full report.