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Information content in data: How a Dstl project could find the ‘needle in the haystack’ using AI for image search

Information content in data: How a Dstl project could find the ‘needle in the haystack’ using AI for image search

Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Fundamental research looks at how machine learning can be used to sort mass-quantities of data...

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Dstl recalls the contribution of the Civil Service during WW1

Dstl recalls the contribution of the Civil Service during WW1

Friday, 09 November 2018

As we mark the centenary of the end of World War One, Dstl especially remembers the large number of Civil Service volunteers who enlisted in the Armed...

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Women in Defence awards showcase Dstl scientists

Women in Defence awards showcase Dstl scientists

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been honoured for their outstanding contribution in Defence at a glitzy awar...

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Dstl trio named as finalists for the 2018 Women in Defence UK awards.

Dstl trio named as finalists for the 2018 Women in Defence UK awards.

Friday, 26 October 2018

Three top scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are celebrating after being named as finalists for the 2018 Woman in Defe...

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New competition: Many Drones Make Light Work Phase 3

New competition: Many Drones Make Light Work Phase 3

Thursday, 18 October 2018

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching Phase 3 of the Many Drones Make Light Work campaign. ...

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DASA dial in event: many drones make light work competition

DASA dial in event: many drones make light work competition

Thursday, 18 October 2018

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be running a dial in event to discuss the Many Drones Make Light Work Phase 3 competition....

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Dstl supporting innovation for MOD’s next generation air defence systems

Dstl supporting innovation for MOD’s next generation air defence systems

Monday, 15 October 2018

A new cutting-edge air defence missile system is on target for full-time use by both the Royal Navy and the British Army. ...

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Building support for veterans' mental health

Building support for veterans' mental health

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Dstl apprentices join Police Constable Paul Corcoran to support veterans with PTSD with unique fundraiser....

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Make a pit stop for innovation in combat modelling

Make a pit stop for innovation in combat modelling

Tuesday, 09 October 2018

Dstl is working with Digital Catapult to look at solutions in combat modelling in new open call....

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Dstl’s Brightest Minds Glimpse the Future of Warfare

Dstl’s Brightest Minds Glimpse the Future of Warfare

Friday, 05 October 2018

Wargaming looks at specialist technology and how Dstl can prepare for the future....

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Wearable technology for injury prevention   market exploration

Wearable technology for injury prevention market exploration

Monday, 01 October 2018

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are interested in technologies addressing injury prevention in the British Army by means of wearable techn...

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New competition: stopping it in its tracks

New competition: stopping it in its tracks

Friday, 28 September 2018

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find novel approaches to stopping or impeding tanks and other heavy armo...

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Scientists move away from the keyboard to beat cyber attackers at their own game

Scientists move away from the keyboard to beat cyber attackers at their own game

Thursday, 27 September 2018

A new Easy Access IP licence has been granted for a game which helps stop cyber attacks...

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22nd International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

22nd International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is hosting the two-day event on 22 to 24 May 2019....

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Women winning battles: Recreating the Wrens unit which helped win the War

Women winning battles: Recreating the Wrens unit which helped win the War

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Dstl staff recreate World War Two war gaming which helped win the Battle of the Atlantic...

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Dstl scientists take to the high seas on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Dstl scientists take to the high seas on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Thursday, 30 August 2018

As HMS Queen Elizabeth makes her way across the Atlantic deploying for her longest sea trial to date, a pair of scientists from the Defence, Science a...

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Brigadier promotion for lifetime Reservist and Dstl employee

Brigadier promotion for lifetime Reservist and Dstl employee

Thursday, 16 August 2018

After a career spanning decades in mine warfare and bomb disposal in Bosnia and improvised explosive device (IED) analysis in Afghanistan, Dstl employ...

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New test for sepsis could improve survival rates thanks to Dstl scientists

New test for sepsis could improve survival rates thanks to Dstl scientists

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

A new test for sepsis is now available for commercial licence...

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Brand new x ray technology set for production in the UK

Brand new x ray technology set for production in the UK

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Ploughshare Innovations has agreed a licence deal with Axi-Tek Ltd for a novel x-ray technology which will be used to develop the next generation of s...

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Dstl announces appointment of new Non Executive Members

Dstl announces appointment of new Non Executive Members

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Two new Non-Executive Members have been appointed to the Dstl board...

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Pants PhD for Dstl scientist

Pants PhD for Dstl scientist

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

A scientist at the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is celebrating after his research into washing combat underwear earned him a PhD....

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Futuristic super thin metal could create ‘solar panel shirts’

Futuristic super thin metal could create ‘solar panel shirts’

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

New semi-conductor material could be used in clothing to provide solar charging capability...

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Dstl forensic experts support the Criminal Justice System

Dstl forensic experts support the Criminal Justice System

Friday, 15 June 2018

Specialists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) provided evidence that helped secure conviction in West Yorkshire 'revenge plotter...

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World’s Fastest 3D Microphone Array Simulation Software

World’s Fastest 3D Microphone Array Simulation Software

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Ploughshare Innovations, the technology transfer organisation for the UK MOD makes available to industry the world’s fastest 3D microphone array simul...

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Citizen scientists look to the skies to help Dstl study

Citizen scientists look to the skies to help Dstl study

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Space scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are engaging with amateur astronomers to help them observe the night sky....

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Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference 2018

Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference 2018

Friday, 25 May 2018

Defence minister calls for international community to hold to account those who use chemical weapons...

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Dstl ranked in the Top 100 employers for school leavers...again!

Dstl ranked in the Top 100 employers for school leavers...again!

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been ranked among the UK’s top 100 employers for school leavers for the third year in a row, ...

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Underpinning data science – request for information

Underpinning data science – request for information

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

As part of a significant new research project, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is looking to work with industry suppliers to deve...

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Return to work placements for scientists and engineers at Dstl

Return to work placements for scientists and engineers at Dstl

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Do you want to restart your career in STEM? If you’ve taken time away from your career or if you are looking to transfer your skills to a new sector y...

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Dstl scientists inspire more women to choose STEM careers

Dstl scientists inspire more women to choose STEM careers

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

Two female scientists take roles at an annual conference to encourage more women and girls to study and work in science, technology, engineering and m...

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