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the recent and on-going research and
advice conducted by Dstl.
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Scientific Advisors (SCIADs) from Dstl, embedded in operational
theatres, enable science and technology to be brought to bear
on urgent operational problems and provide the commanders with
access to key decision support tools. |
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The MOD has tasked Dstl to reduce the weight and bulk of armoured
vehicles, making them 70% lighter and 50% smaller over the coming
two decades. |
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For the first time in maritime history, Dstl successfully provided
the Royal Navy with live situational awareness of commercial shipping
movements during Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review (T200). |
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The Future Force Structure Study is to identify the capability
balance required by the UK Armed Forces to better meet the UK’s
defence needs in 2025. |
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Dstl is at the forefront of design and development for protection
against this threat, possessing deep knowledge of both missile
seeker and countermeasure technologies. |
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Dstl supported the DPA in the development of the new Javelin
anti-tank weapon, winning an award for SMART procurement. |
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Insurgents’ use of improvised explosives devices that are
remotely detonated is a known major cause of loss of life for
coalition forces in operational zones. |
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