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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.

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

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

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