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The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been awarded £3.5 million to develop innovative new missile systems.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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Omar is one of Dstl's newest recruits. His role in electro-optic countermeasures mixes "really cool scientific stuff" with working alongside the armed forces.
The design for a safer and more effective way to breach doors is based on research by Dstl and has been licensed to a specialist UK company.
Science lab urges best minds in industry, academia, engineering, science, and technology to work with UK specialists to combat future threats.
Over the next year, DASA will release a series of challenge “drops” to find and fund solutions to major space hurdles, with up to £2m in funding available
Dstl staff have been recognised with Commendation Awards from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS). There is one individual award, three team awards and one group award.
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Following her degree in artist blacksmithing, Louise has become a full time electronics engineering apprentice at Dstl.
Louise Bonati feels valued and supported in her career as a scientist in a specialised team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Steve is one of many physicists delivering life-saving science and key innovations at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
A Dstl senior scientist and a Sopra Steria solutions architect have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Dr Christopher Timperley and Lawrence Wright received awards for their respective areas of sci…
A scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has revealed promising results during research study to improve antibiotic based therapies.
Linda has been appointed head of the newly formed division to focus on transformative technology, systems, concepts and strategy.
For the first time, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is being used by the Royal Navy at sea as part of Exercise Formidable Shield, which is currently taking place off the coast of Scotland.
Ships taking part in Formidable Shield 2021 will have the latest artificial intelligence (AI) capability on board.
Two members of Great Britain’s Long Range Shooting Team have been given special access to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's specialist indoor firing range.
Dstl scientists will be conducting a routine survey, which is not connected to any specific threat.
Dstl is working with the British Army, DE&S and industry partners to create the next generation of protection from armoured vehicles and other threats.
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