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This guidance sets out the process for determining whether governance approval and ethics review is required for research undertaken, funded or sponsored by MOD.
The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial was held, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Research, design, delivery and analysis of wargames, to provide insights and support decisions in UK defence and security.
Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are among those recognised in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's Dr Tim Kendall is one of very few academic laser experts in the UK, with his expertise recognised internationally.
Industry and MOD recently teamed up to develop a future capability operating concept for the test and evaluation of autonomous military systems.
Research and scientific rationale behind the processes within the Fingermark Visualisation Manual Second Edition (2022).
Find out how to submit your research to Athena, Dstl's central repository of MOD-sponsored scientific and technical research reports.
The Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology cuts the turf on the next phase of building work at Porton Down.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Guidance for potential owners and operators of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems where the video is intended to be used by the police.
An introduction to how defence might lessen our contributions to and adapt to climate change.
A short guide to artificial intelligence (AI), data science and machine learning, explaining the terminology and helping you use and apply the latest advances.
Document setting out the relationship between Dstl (an executive agency) and its sponsor department, the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
A new framework, known as 'Stone Soup' has been developed by 5-eyes nations and led by Dstl.
The UK will invest £1.4 billion to bolster our national interests in space, as part of the first Defence Space Strategy published today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's strategy and priorities for 2023 to 2028.
AJ, a principal software engineer with Asperger's Syndrome and dyslexia, shares his experience of working at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
Dr Hilary Bird was recognised for her exceptional scientific research and Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Barrett for his long and meritorious service.
As part of Dstl's commitment to improving access to technologies, we're making some of our intellectual property (IP) available for free.
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