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The home of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on GOV.UK. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science inside UK defence and security.
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
The home of Defence and Security Accelerator on GOV.UK. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future.
Earn, learn and grow new skills as an apprentice at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
At DASA, we find and fund exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively, and support UK prosperity.
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 Open Call is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK. Your idea could be a concept, product or service, at various levels of maturity.
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science inside UK defence and security.
Guidance on Defence and Security Accelerator terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
Answering the myths and misconceptions.
We are seeking proposals that identify and develop new technologies that can be used to detect a range of toxic gases in public areas
Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the science inside UK defence and security.
The UK's armed forces and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) recently collaborated in an AUKUS trial in Australia.
How to get in touch with DASA for advice and guidance
Scratch the surface and experience innovation first-hand at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Suppliers of science and technology research can sign up to R-Cloud to access opportunities from across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Explore Dstl’s science and technology work by subject area and find out about our specialist services and facilities.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is looking for innovations to enable the remote monitoring of its legacy nuclear sites.
How to submit a proposal to the Defence and Security Accelerator
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