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AI and data science expansion for Dstl in the north
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is creating a new unit based at the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) in Newcastle.

Chief Operating Officer Doug Umbers is stepping into the role while a successor is sought.

Dstl unveils new Exploration Division
Press release
The new division will identify and accelerate transformative technologies, systems, concepts and strategies for defence and security.

Covid-19: a testing challenge
Blog post
Professor Tim Atkins blogs about Dstl’s remarkable drive to help protect frontline workers against Covid-19, including helping the Welsh Ambulance Service slash cleaning times.

A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK Government.

Our experts describe some of their incredible innovative work, putting the science inside UK defence and security.

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science inside UK defence and security.
Dstl is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
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