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Three SMEs have won contracts to develop semi-autonomous reconnaissance and survey systems to help the military cross rivers, streams and bogs
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
As Operation TORAL draws to a close, a small number of UK military personnel will temporarily remain to support the transition to a new phase of UK Government support to Afghanistan.
The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers will receive a £500 million upgrade to enhance their firepower capability.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) celebrates its 20th anniversary on 2 July 2021 as the science inside UK defence and security.
The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been awarded £3.5 million to develop innovative new missile systems.
As one of our leading experts, Junayd pushes the boundaries of space technology. He even helped the UK government operate its first satellite in over 17 years.
Strategic Command hosted a Multi-Domain Integration Industry Day on 24 June 2021
The RAF Puma detachment serving in Afghanistan in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission since March 2015 has now returned to RAF Benson.
Calling all defence SMEs – loans of up to £1.6m available to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement
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.
Brand new net-zero carbon smart buildings have been officially opened at Nesscliff Training Camp.
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
Have an innovative idea that tackles security challenges in the UK? Submit your innovation to our new security-themed Open Call!
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.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden agreed a number of steps to enhance the world’s strongest bilateral defence and security partnership.
A scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has revealed promising results during research study to improve antibiotic based therapies.
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