Dstl delivers the science and technology for UK defence and security. We're part of @UKArmaments in the Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ).
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🎖️Congratulations to our colleagues who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours and the Vice Chief of Defence Staff (VCDS) commendations.
From underwater science specialists to chemical weapons defence experts - thank you for your service.
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#FactFriday: From quantum to lasers, our work spans a remarkable range of science and technology.
Explore all our latest stories and updates in one place 👇
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Working with @Archangelworks we've achieved the UK’s first successful download of data from space using a deployable laser communications ground station for faster and more secure communications for the UK’s armed forces. @DefenceHQ @LukePollard
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Dstl is using pioneering neuroscience-based training to transform @RoyalAirForce learning, boosting air combat capability and readiness
The DELTA programme has already reached 1,200 personnel supporting the Typhoon and is expanding across Defence
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We've updated our account. This is the official channel for the National Armaments Director Group, part of the UK Ministry of Defence.
Follow us for the latest news and updates on how we’re enabling our warfighters to operate, deter, fight and win. 👊 🇬🇧
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Microfactories are changing how defence manufactures critical parts.
With Dstl expertise and Defence and Security Accelerator funding, @RivelinRobotics has turned a concept into a real world capability.
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We’ve developed the first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions, enabling commanders to better coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across platforms and uncrewed systems.
🔗 Read more: gov.uk/government/news/dstl-…
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📺 Our critical role during the Salisbury nerve agent attack will feature in Channel 4’s new documentary
Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story, airing Wed 29 April at 9pm, with further episodes on 6 and 13 May.
#Channel4 #Documentary #Salisbury #Dstl
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Dstl delivers cutting-edge science to monitor, protect and defend UK interests in Space.
🛰️ Explore our Space capability in the latest Spotlight on Science: gov.uk/guidance/space-progra…
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Discover the breadth of Dstl’s expertise in our spotlight on science series.
From cutting-edge AI to quantum, to novel weapons and cyber research, explore the capabilities behind delivering mission success:
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Robots, not people, could respond to future hazardous incidents following our trial for @DefraGovUK.
We tested the ability of robotic and autonomous systems to navigate through a building and detect, sample and clean a contaminated environment.
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We are supporting the long term resilience of the UK’s radar measurement capability - strengthening a vital national asset for defence and innovation
Read the case study 👇
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#Dstl #Radar #DefenceScience #UKInnovation
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An important step forward in advancing our collaborative mission 👏 Proud to see this milestone reached and looking forward to what’s next as we continue building this together 🚀
Proud to mark a key milestone for @dstlmod's #Orpheus with its recent design review completed and the release of the new mission patch. The two formation‑flying satellites will gather vital space‑weather & ionospheric data for the UK. Read the full news story here: astroscale.com/en/news/astro…
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Modern battlefields evolve fast. 🚁🛡️
Our latest trial with @BritishArmy shows how retrainable AI and autonomous drones can adapt to new explosive threats—supporting force protection and operational tempo.
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We've successfully trialled AI-powered drone technology to identify landmines and explosive ordnance for @BritishArmy, detecting threats faster and keeping personnel safe from harm. @DefenceHQ @Proud_Sappers
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We've led a major trial on behalf of @BritishArmy which allowed bomb-disposal experts to conduct their mission faster through rapid detection. The trial demonstrated that AI models can be rapidly retrained to recognise new threat types and adapt to different environments.
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Dstl and DARPA have trialled AI to help medics make faster, high‑stakes decisions on the battlefield. Using DARPA’s ITM programme, the team explored how aligning AI to human decision‑making could boost trust and improve triage. gov.uk/government/news/milit…
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Dstl, with help from QinetiQ, has developed EREBUS, a flight test capability for UK Defensive Aids Systems (DAS). This capability enables real world testing of DAS before they are integrated onto frontline aircraft.
🔗 Explore the full case study: gov.uk/government/case-studi…
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Stone Soup! Dstl has created an open source framework to help standardise, test, and speed up new ideas in sensor fusion and tracking for today’s defence needs. gov.uk/government/case-studi… #sensorfusion #UniversityofLiverpool
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