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Help keep our people safe as we push the boundaries of cutting-edge science and technology.
A series of science fiction stories themed on potential technologies and threats that may arise during the next 20 years.
Dstl exploits the latest in robotics and AI to create effective and trustworthy uncrewed platforms and autonomous systems for the UK’s security and defence.
The new battery technology harnesses the power of DNA to provide a safer, greener solution to generating power and has potential applications across society.
Dstl and the US Air Force Research Laboratory carried out the first deployment of their jointly developed artificial intelligence toolbox in 2 military exercises.
Guide to help defence personnel working at operational and tactical levels integrate effectively with partners across government and achieve UK objectives.
Drones equipped with cutting-edge sensors to detect ground mines and explosives are being researched by UK scientists and could alter the face of land warfare.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has led the Army’s largest ever force development war game and collaboration.
Evolving from graduate to Dstl analyst, straight into developing herself and supporting others. Stella now leads our new starters support network.
The new division will identify and accelerate transformative technologies, systems, concepts and strategies for defence and security.
Further information on this Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) competition for £750,000 research funding.
DASA on behalf of Dstl, aims to identify and develop novel technologies that could be exploited in the development of a new category of missile – cooperative missiles.
DASA and DE&S are seeking innovative technologies to enable urban-optimised Unmanned Air Systems
Representatives from government, industry and academia can register to explore how we can safely adopt AI in a way that saves lives and strengthens our security.
Taking critical analysis and research from the lab to frontline troops, he and his team work to give our Armed Forces an operational edge.
After a career spanning decades in mine warfare and bomb disposal in Bosnia and improvised explosive device (IED) analysis in Afghanistan, Dstl employee Andy Wood has been awarded the rank of Brigadier in his role as an Army…
Uncrewed ground vehicles are being trialled for potential use in future resupply operations.
The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, officially opened Dstl's new state-of-the-art Energetics Analysis Centre and met specialist scientific staff.
Dstl is working to tackle the threat of cyber-attack against the UK.
Scientists at Dstl have led a unique urban military experiment, known as the Contested Urban Environment exercise (CUE2021).
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