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Leading scientists at Dstl have made an exciting new discovery in the fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases.
The dummy device, constructed by 2 Dstl apprentices, will support educational outreach activity at the recently-opened museum at Worthy Down near Winchester.
Dr Paul Hollinshead OBE today takes the reins of Dstl, the science inside UK defence and security
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will launch its first satellites in 2022 in the next phase of growing the UK’s space research capabilities.
The first cohort of scientists to work as Dstl apprentices while studying for a degree have all graduated – with first class bachelors in engineering (BEng).
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is researching new materials to improve protection for optical sensors within digital cameras against attacks by lasers.
The UK will invest £1.4 billion to bolster our national interests in space, as part of the first Defence Space Strategy published today.
Phillippa Spencer talks about her work at Dstl and what it’s been like to be a female mathematician in a male-dominated profession.
Jessica gets satisfaction from knowing her work makes a difference to UK safety and security, and enjoys taking on multiple roles to make best use of her talents.
The system could be used to defend high value assets whilst alongside in harbour, and to protect critical infrastructure.
DASA seeks innovations to develop a complete telexistence system, integrating telepresence, robotic and haptic technologies on to a single platform.
SAPIENT successfully facilitated more than 70 connections between systems during technical interoperability exercise, leading to widespread industry adoption.
Staff from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been recognised for their outstanding scientific and technical work.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has announced the winners of a student competition to write an essay about potential threats and opportunities.
Armoured vehicles could benefit from increased protection against current and future threats under research being conducted by Dstl.
Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) is pioneering the use of autonomous mobile robotics within the scientific research laboratory.
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers including Dstl will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves and others.
Professor Ronni Bowman’s work to combat COVID-19 was recognised at the annual Women in Defence Awards.
Dstl scientists demonstrate innovations to tackle knife crime and to stop violent offenders.
Dstl has announced dates for a new series of webinars designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises work with the defence sector.
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