Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

About Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

The Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) brings together the top minds in government, industry and academia to keep our armed forces and the UK safe. We are part of the Ministry of Defence, and we provide expert research, specialist advice and operational support in almost every aspect of science and technology. Our pioneering work covers areas including cyber, quantum, AI, space, autonomy, robotics, weapons and generation after next tech. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: we are innovative, collaborative and impactful.