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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an executive agency of the UK Ministry of Defence. It provides specialist science and technology services to support the defence and security of the UK, focusing on research, development, and operational support.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 29 December 2025
Dstl experts who played a vital role in military operations and gave expert advice during the Southport murders investigation have been recognised for...
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
We are looking for young people's thoughts and ideas on the opportunities and risks of emerging and disruptive technologies....
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Rebecca Findlay received the Early Career award for her deep expertise in modelling and simulation for electro-optical/infrared signatures....
Friday, 10 October 2025
Representatives from industry, academia and government are invited to join the OFEME symposium to work alongside Dstl’s scientists and shape future th...
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Dstl experts and partners will be discussing the challenge of destroying undeclared stockpiles of chemical weapons at annual conference....
Monday, 04 August 2025
Play a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's future and shape the next generation of combat air technology, by joining the FCAS programme....
Monday, 16 June 2025
Dstl engineer Peter Briggs awarded an OBE for his work securing UK defence and security capabilities, and Dstl teams receive VCDS commendations....
Sunday, 15 June 2025
The Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather....
Monday, 09 June 2025
Dstl has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats....
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
New autonomous platform set to boost UK defence capability, economic growth and job creation....
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Dstl marks 25 years as an OPCW Designated Laboratory, maintaining elite global status in chemical weapons verification and a critical UK sovereign cap...
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics....
Friday, 11 April 2025
Answering the myths and misconceptions....
Thursday, 03 April 2025
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partner...
Sunday, 30 March 2025
A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases. ...
Monday, 10 March 2025
Tracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from industry and academia....
Monday, 27 January 2025
Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security....
Monday, 13 January 2025
Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities....
Monday, 30 December 2024
Two Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025 for their exceptional contributions to science, defence, and national security....
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Dstl will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial....
Monday, 07 October 2024
The fifth annual event will bring together themes including quantum, AI, electronic systems, antennas and space technologies....
Friday, 20 September 2024
Military science and technology organisations agree to partner on critical research areas in support of defence and security. ...
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Laura Jones has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – recognising her outstanding achievements and contributions to UK defenc...
Thursday, 08 August 2024
AUKUS nations test AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles that allow a human operator to locate, disable and destroy targets on the ground....
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK's armed forces for the ...
Monday, 08 July 2024
Staff working on the DragonFire laser energy weapon were among those commended by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Chief of the General Staff....
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC)....
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Help keep our people safe as we push the boundaries of cutting-edge science and technology....
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
SAPIENT enables interoperability of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled sensors, combined with intelligent fusion and sensor management....
Thursday, 21 March 2024
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next ...
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