Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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Publications 21
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Dstl drone swarm accelerates Army autonomy ambition
A British Army drone swarm trial delivered by Dstl and industry partners marks a significant step forward in the UK's autonomous systems capability.
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Dstl launches new strategic communications wargame
Based on a real incident, 'Defending Defender' highlights the importance of understanding and shaping the information environment.
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How Dstl contributed to the Hybrid Navy concept
Dstl analysts worked with the military, wider defence and industry partners to shape the future vision for the Royal Navy.
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Seeing through the fog of war
Dstl is working on future thermal cameras that will be better at seeing through smoke and dust.
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Advancing the Royal Navy's mine-hunting capability
Dstl collaborated with industry and Defence partners to design and implement a rigorous and innovative test of the UK's underwater mine countermeasures.
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Developing drone technology for future warfare
Dstl worked with the Army, industry and allies to test drone technology and develop AI capabilities for future battlefield operations.
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Corporate report: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Dstl's annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026.
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New and novel: call for multi-domain autonomous systems
Dstl seeks early-stage novel and disruptive science and technology to advance defence robotics and autonomous systems
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Notice: Novel Autonomy and Robotics (Phase 1)
A new UKDI competition to develop early-stage disruptive science and technology for future game-changing advances in Defence robotics and autonomous systems.
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From bomb‑proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl
Dstl this week marks 25 years at the heart of the UK’s defence and national security, delivering science and technology advantage that keeps the country safe.
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Honours recognition for Dstl personnel
Advances in submarine and missile developments are among the achievements of Dstl staff in the latest Honours.
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Dstl achieves UK’s first optical downlink from space
A demonstration of laser technology has paved the way for a transformational leap in faster and more secure communications for the UK’s armed forces.
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Guidance: Unlocking Space One Stop Shop for Information
Content designed to support organisations already working, or aiming to work, across civil and defence space with relevant information about a range of topics.
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Access Dstl's published research
View highlights of some of our most recently published research on this page. You can also download a complete list of our published research.
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Corporate report: Dstl quality requirements
Standards of quality for all aspects of our business, including all products, services and advice delivered to our customers and stakeholders.
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Submit a UKDI proposal online: acceptable use
Acceptable use policy for the UKDI online submission service.
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Assessment process and criteria
This guidance explains our competition process and how your proposal is assessed.
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R-Cloud: marketplace for defence science and technology research
Suppliers of science and technology research can sign up to R-Cloud to access opportunities from across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
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Applying for approval for MOD research involving humans
This guidance sets out the process for determining whether governance approval and ethics review is required for research undertaken, funded or sponsored by MOD.
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How to sell to or work with Dstl
How suppliers from industry and academia can work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).