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Dstl to create new unit based at the National Innovation Centre for Data

Homeland April 8, 2021

Official DPRTE 2021 event partner, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is to create a new unit based at the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) in Newcastle. Around 15 new staff will be recruited to work at the unit which is due to open in late 2021. The NICD seeks to address ...

Dstl chief executive Gary Aitkenhead steps down

Homeland April 8, 2021

After three years leading Dstl (the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), the Chief Executive Gary Aitkenhead is stepping down to take up a role with a global technology company. During his time at Dstl, Gary has overseen the organisation’s response to the Novichok incident, its support to combat COVID, and its wider work ...

Official DPRTE partner Dstl unveils new Exploration Division

Homeland April 1, 2021

Official DPRTE 2021 event partner, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has unveiled its new Exploration Division that will identify and accelerate transformative technologies, systems, concepts and strategies for defence and security. As part of the Dstl, Exploration Division will pinpoint futuristic high impact ideas with the greatest potential. Such ideas ...

Photonics spin-out to defend against battlefield laser threats awarded funding

Land March 8, 2021

A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK Government. Using research undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Sentinel Photonics offers a unique range of laser detection and protection products. For the first time, ...