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Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals.
Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition, being run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), seeks proposals that address challenges within the field of Microbial Forensics.
A closer look at the applications of shortwave ultraviolet (UVC) radiation to fingermark visualisation and its development in the field.
Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.
Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.
Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities.
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition, being run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), seeks proposals that address challenges within the field of Microbial Forensics.
Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.
A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology.
A summary of Dstl’s research into the effect of solvent-based removal of adhesive tape on subsequent fingermark visualisation processes.
An overview of Dstl’s research to date into the replacement of HFE 7100 in fingermark visualisation processes.
An overview of Dstl’s research to date into the replacement of HFE 7100 in fingermark visualisation processes.
Fingermark visualisation research at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) continues to prioritise finding a suitable replacement for HFE 7100.
Fingermark visualisation research at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) continues to prioritise finding a suitable replacement for HFE 7100.
A summary of Dstl’s research into the effect of solvent-based removal of adhesive tape on subsequent fingermark visualisation processes.
Two Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025 for their exceptional contributions to science, defence, and national security.
Dstl's expert analysis helps the MOD make the right strategic choices when planning UK munition stockpiles and investment.
Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.
Dstl has worked with partners from the computer games industry to develop a new generation of tools that are helping military leaders make effective decisions.
Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability.
First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range.
Dstl is informing Government plans and helping keep people safe through research into how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack.
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition, being run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), seeks proposals that address challenges within the field of Microbial Forensics.
DASA and UKMFC seek novel technology options to enhance the UK’s Microbial Forensic capability
Dstl helps capability decision-making for the Royal Navy, saves money and creates wealth for the UK.
Results of a study into the most effective methods of fingermark visualisation for Bank of England £20 and £50 circulated polymer banknotes.
Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades.
How to work with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ploughshare Innovations to access our technologies.
View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.
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A community of interest for academic institutions to partner with Dstl on deterrence and related topics such as assurance, coercion and conflict escalation.
View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in using wargaming to support decision making across the MOD and, to some extent, wider government.
Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space.
Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.
RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials.
RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials.
Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.
Find out how to submit your research to Athena, Dstl's central repository of MOD-sponsored scientific and technical research reports.
A closer look at how defence can overcome the affordability or incentivisation gaps which limit the use of scientific and technological solutions.
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.
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