Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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.

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.