Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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The specialist operational and laboratory facility brings together law enforcement, policing and counter-terrorism interests alongside military research.

The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial was held, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use.

Fourth OFEME symposium 2023
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Representatives from industry, academia and across government are invited to join the symposium to work alongside Dstl’s scientists and shape future thinking.

Technical take off for UK Armed Forces
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A newly developed programme will deliver battlespace solutions to the UK Armed Forces.

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.

The Violent Extremism Research and Evidence (VERE) repository provides easy access to the best research and how it can be applied in practice.

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