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Dstl marks 25 years as an OPCW Designated Laboratory, maintaining elite global status in chemical weapons verification and a critical UK sovereign capability.
New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics.
British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK.
Answering the myths and misconceptions.
British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.
UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership.
A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.
Tracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from industry and academia.
Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite system, named Oberon.
Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals.
Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.
Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities.
A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology.
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.
British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time a game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.
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.
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