Dstl - the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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Dstl is the centre of scientific excellence for the Ministry of Defence, housing one of the largest groups of scientists and engineers in public service in the country. Its 3,000 strong workforce at sites all over the UK includes some of the nation’s most talented and creative scientists with the brief to ensure that the UK Armed Forces and Government are supported in house by world class scientific advice.
Dstl delivers defence research, specialist technical services and the ability to track global technological developments. Its capabilities compare with the best in the world, supporting procurement decisions, defence policy making and operations.
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Dstl
Porton Down
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 0JQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1980 613121
Fax: +44 (0) 1980 613085
Website: www.dstl.gov.uk
Defence, Science & Technology
- Emergence of Dstl »
Martin Earwicker
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) brings together the largest number of scientists and engineers in public service. Dstl was formed in July 2001 with the mission of creating the winning edge for the UK Armed Forces and the wider Government through the best use of science and technology. It comprises all the defence laboratories and capabilities retained within Government from Dstl's forerunner organisation, the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA).
Dstl News
- Carver way forward for bomb disposal »
UK scientists are using world-leading technology to create a next-generation counter-terrorist bomb disposal robot, which can delicately pick up the smallest objects or place disruptive charges against suspect vehicles, while operators keep a safe distance. - Chalking up success for science »
Hundreds of local school children will see science brought to life in the classroom when Porton Down defence scientists join them for National Science Week in March. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will be running a series of interactive science, technology and engineering workshops, bringing together a partnership of local businesses, industry and agencies to support and enhance pupils' learning experience. - MOD publishes clinical findings in 111 ex-porton down volunteers »
A two-year medical study of Porton Down veterans has found no clinical evidence linking ill-health with participation in a volunteer programme at the research establishment. - Sound research for marine mammals »
Key figures from the worlds of marine mammal behaviour and military acoustic operations joined together in London for a three day conference last month to discuss Risk Mitigation Management for Acoustic Operations in the Maritime Environment. - Top Scientific Minds Come Together »
Top Scientific Minds Come Together Government scientists specialising in fields as diverse as defence, public health, food and agriculture are celebrating a major cash injection which will see them joining up their research to take it out of the laboratory and into the market place.
Electric Armour
- New Age Electric Armour - Tough enough to face modern threats »
Martin Earwicker
Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) are the most prolific ground launched threat to British and Allied armoured fighting vehicles world-wide. To combat this very real and dangerous threat the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, Dstl, has developed an 'Electric Armour' that reduces the effect of impacts by such projectiles to almost zero, and will ultimately save the lives of soldiers.
