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Guidance: Space: defence science and technology capability

Dstl provides the UK with advanced space science, technology, services and advice to monitor, protect and defend our interests in and through space.

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Press release: New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation

Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals.

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Transparency data: Defence and Security Accelerator funding

Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.

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Notice: Future proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK’s Microbial Forensics Capability

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.

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Research: Finding fingermarks with shortwave ultraviolet radiation

A closer look at the applications of shortwave ultraviolet (UVC) radiation to fingermark visualisation and its development in the field.

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Digital job opportunities at Dstl

Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.

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Guidance: How to sell to or work with Dstl

Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

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Guidance: Access Dstl's published research

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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Dstl trials future of invisible war

Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities.

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Notice: Future proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK’s Microbial Forensics Capability

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.

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Guidance: How to sell to or work with Dstl

Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

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Guidance: Access Dstl's published research

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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Press release: Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology.

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Research: Solvent based removal of adhesive tape

A summary of Dstl’s research into the effect of solvent-based removal of adhesive tape on subsequent fingermark visualisation processes.

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Research: HFE 7100 replacement research

An overview of Dstl’s research to date into the replacement of HFE 7100 in fingermark visualisation processes.

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Research: HFE 7100 replacement research

An overview of Dstl’s research to date into the replacement of HFE 7100 in fingermark visualisation processes.

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Research: Finding a 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.

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Research: Finding a replacement for HFE 7100

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Fingermark visualisation research at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) continues to prioritise finding a suitable replacement for HFE 7100.

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Research: Solvent based removal of adhesive tape

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A summary of Dstl’s research into the effect of solvent-based removal of adhesive tape on subsequent fingermark visualisation processes.

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Dstl experts recognised in the King's New Year Honours 2025

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Two Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025 for their exceptional contributions to science, defence, and national security.

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Case study: Munitions planning informed by operational analysis

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Dstl's expert analysis helps the MOD make the right strategic choices when planning UK munition stockpiles and investment.

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Digital job opportunities at Dstl

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Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.

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Case study: Gaming tech used to support Defence decision making

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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.

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Case study: Embedded science and technology experts shape future air systems

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Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability.

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Press release: British Army successfully tests new drone destroying laser

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First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range.

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Case study: How crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack

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Dstl is informing Government plans and helping keep people safe through research into how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack.

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Notice: Future proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK’s Microbial Forensics Capability

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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.

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Enhancing UK Biosecurity: DASA Launches Microbial Forensics Competition

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DASA and UKMFC seek novel technology options to enhance the UK’s Microbial Forensic capability

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Case study: Aiding capability decision making for the Royal Navy

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Dstl helps capability decision-making for the Royal Navy, saves money and creates wealth for the UK.

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Research: Polymer £20 and £50 banknotes: fingermark visualisation

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Results of a study into the most effective methods of fingermark visualisation for Bank of England £20 and £50 circulated polymer banknotes.

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Case study: Julie: blazing a trail for engineers across decades

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Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades. 

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Guidance: How to license Dstl technologies

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How to work with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ploughshare Innovations to access our technologies.

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Guidance: Access Dstl's published research

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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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Corporate report: Dstl quality requirements

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Standards of quality for all aspects of our business, including all products, services and advice delivered to our customers and stakeholders.

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Guidance: UK Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance (DAAA)

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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.

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Guidance: Access Dstl's published research

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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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Strengthening Defence Through Wargaming

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In recent years, there has been a resurgence in using wargaming to support decision making across the MOD and, to some extent, wider government.

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Case study: Designing Defence’s next generation multi satellite system

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Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space.

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Transparency data: Defence and Security Accelerator funding

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Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.

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Press release: New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

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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.

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Press release: New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

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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.

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Transparency data: Defence and Security Accelerator funding

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Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.

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Guidance: Submit a research report to MOD

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Find out how to submit your research to Athena, Dstl's central repository of MOD-sponsored scientific and technical research reports.

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Corporate report: Defence: sustainability as a competitive advantage

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A closer look at how defence can overcome the affordability or incentivisation gaps which limit the use of scientific and technological solutions.

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UK and Canada announce satellite collaboration

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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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