Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

Dstl is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field. Dstl supplies specialist services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support. Dstl responsibilities include: - Supplying sensitive and specialist science and technology services for MOD and wider government. - Providing and facilitating expert advice, analysis and assurance on defence procurement. - Leading on the MOD’s science and technology programme. - Understanding risks and opportunities through horizon-scanning. - Acting as a trusted interface between MOD, wider government, the private sector and academia to provide science and technology support to military operations by the UK and her allies. - Championing and developing science and technology skills across MOD. - International work such as coordinating the UK’s involvement in NATO S&T activity. Dstl help MOD to implement the recommendations in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023 and the Defence Command Paper 2023, in particular to: - Identify and monitor national security risks and opportunities. - Protect the UK and our interests at home, at our border, and internationally, in order to address physical and electronic threats from state and non-state sources. Dstl works mainly with MOD, but because of our expertise and facilities, particularly in the wider area of UK defence and security, we work across government for more than 40 government departments and agencies. Dstl work with partners in industry, academia and internationally, using science and technology to help to solve defence and security issues. Dstl sustain and grow science and technology capabilities that must remain in government, and help develop capabilities that are managed elsewhere, for example, in industry and academia. The Defence and Security Accelerator is part of Dstl.