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Dstl: The Science Inside

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Snapshot of the impactful projects the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has delivered for UK defence and security over the past year.

Dstl supports new COVID-19 decision-making tool

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A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers including Dstl will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves and others.

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Working for Dstl

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Dstl employs some of the world’s brightest people. We’re always on the lookout for talented, creative, dedicated and innovative individuals to join us.

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021

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Dstl’s annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021.

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Dstl Fellow wins national innovation and creativity award

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Professor Ronni Bowman’s work to combat COVID-19 was recognised at the annual Women in Defence Awards.

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Malthouse sees technologies of tomorrow for policing and security

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Dstl scientists demonstrate innovations to tackle knife crime and to stop violent offenders.

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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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Adrian Belton
Chair
Doug Umbers
Interim Chief Executive
Prof Andy Bell
Chief Technical Officer
Matt Chinn
Head, Platform Systems
Simon Earwicker
Head, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Sciences (CBR)
David English
Chief Finance Officer
Paul Kealey
Head, Cyber and Information Systems (CIS)
Linda Knutsen
Head, Exploration Division
Mike Smith
Head, Counter-Terrorism and Security (CTS)
Robyn Wedderburn
Chief People Officer

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Headquarters

Porton Down
Salisbury
Wiltshire

SP4 0JQ (Alternative postcode for some sat-nav systems: SP4 0JG)
United Kingdom

Email

centralenquiries@dstl.gov.uk

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01980 950000

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Porton Down

Salisbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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dstlfoi@dstl.gov.uk

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