QinetiQ has won a 16-month contract, valued at over £3.5m, for the Ministry of Defence's review of armed services' clothing and protective equipment.

Tom Burnet, MD of QinetiQ's capability support division, said: "The work acknowledges our strength as an impartial advisor and moves us into the broader equipment supply community.

"It also reflects our understanding and expertise in human physiology and how clothing and equipment can impact capability and performance."