tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) 2025-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-quarter-century-of-chemical-weapons-prevention 2025-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 A quarter century of chemical weapons prevention Dstl marks 25 years as an OPCW Designated Laboratory, maintaining elite global status in chemical weapons verification and a critical UK sovereign capability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/light-weight-portable-oxygen-system-to-save-lives 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Lightweight portable oxygen system to save lives New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-soldiers-take-down-drone-swarm-in-groundbreaking-use-of-radio-wave-weapon 2025-04-17T00:05:00+01:00 British soldiers take down drone swarm in groundbreaking use of radio wave weapon British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-truth-about-porton-down 2025-04-11T12:57:03+01:00 The Truth About Porton Down Answering the myths and misconceptions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-british-army-robotic-mine-plough-aims-to-better-shield-soldiers-from-danger 2025-04-10T11:00:28+01:00 New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-us-hit-major-milestone-in-development-of-hypersonic-weapons 2025-04-06T10:00:00+01:00 UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-australia-launch-new-partnership-in-weapons-development 2025-04-03T10:40:20+01:00 UK and Australia launch new partnership in weapons development The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-to-tackle-emerging-health-threats 2025-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 Dstl to tackle emerging health threats A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-golf-bag-of-robotics-could-take-dangerous-jobs-from-humans 2025-03-10T08:30:03+00:00 A ‘golf bag� of robotics could take dangerous jobs from humans Tracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from industry and academia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-satellite-deal-to-boost-military-operations-jobs-and-growth 2025-02-10T00:00:00+00:00 New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite system, named Oberon. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-robots-lead-the-way-in-bomb-disposal-innovation 2025-02-05T00:01:00+00:00 New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-job-opportunities-at-dstl 2025-01-27T00:01:02+00:00 Digital job opportunities at Dstl Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl's vital science and technology work for UK defence and security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-trials-future-of-invisible-war 2025-01-13T11:06:19+00:00 Dstl trials future of invisible war Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/top-secret-lab-develops-atomic-clock-using-quantum-technology 2025-01-02T09:45:01+00:00 Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-experts-recognised-in-the-kings-new-year-honours-2025 2024-12-30T00:00:00+00:00 Dstl experts recognised in the King's New Year Honours 2025 Two Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025 for their exceptional contributions to science, defence, and national security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/munitions-planning-informed-by-operational-analysis 2024-12-24T08:35:05+00:00 Munitions planning informed by operational analysis Dstl's expert analysis helps the MOD make the right strategic choices when planning UK munition stockpiles and investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-soldiers-successfully-test-drone-killer-radiowave-weapon-for-first-time 2024-12-23T00:01:07+00:00 British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time a game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/gaming-tech-used-to-support-defence-decision-making 2024-12-18T16:11:24+00:00 Gaming tech used to support Defence decision-making Dstl has worked with partners from the computer games industry to develop a new generation of tools that are helping military leaders make effective decisions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/embedded-science-and-technology-experts-shape-future-air-systems 2024-12-17T09:36:46+00:00 Embedded science and technology experts shape future air systems Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-army-successfully-tests-new-drone-destroying-laser 2024-12-11T00:00:00+00:00 British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range.