Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions.

Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades. 

View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence in using wargaming to support decision making across the MOD and, to some extent, wider government.

Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space.

RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials.