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Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability.
First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range.
Dstl is informing Government plans and helping keep people safe through research into how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack.
DASA and UKMFC seek novel technology options to enhance the UK’s Microbial Forensic capability
Dstl helps capability decision-making for the Royal Navy, saves money and creates wealth for the UK.
British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions.
Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in using wargaming to support decision making across the MOD and, to some extent, wider government.
Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space.
RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials.
Dstl will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial.
The fifth annual event will bring together themes including quantum, AI, electronic systems, antennas and space technologies.
Military science and technology organisations agree to partner on critical research areas in support of defence and security.
Laura Jones has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – recognising her outstanding achievements and contributions to UK defence and security.
Recognising the transformative potential of AI and autonomy, Dstl has funded a PhD student in the USA to conduct cutting-edge research in this field.
She helps shape the defence and security landscape with her work on the ethics, law and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
AUKUS nations test AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles that allow a human operator to locate, disable and destroy targets on the ground.
Dstl operational analysis is shaping the way the British Army will fight and win in future conflicts.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership and trials of a laser weapon fired from a British Army vehicle.
Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK's armed forces for the future.
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