Science & Technology
Our capabilities are applied to the real life science and technology issues within government and the following provides an insight into our varied and innovative work using specific scenarios and examples.
Threat, risk and option analysis
Dstl experts play a fundamental role in providing threat, risk and option analysis for the UK. We work at all levels of military planning and as such, we have a deep understanding and knowledge of systems concepts.
Supporting policy decision makers
Dstl is agile in its response to all customers, be they military personnel in theatre or a civil servant at HQ MOD, and supplies the same quality of impartial advice wherever and at whatever level it is needed.
Supporting military capabilities
A major component of Dstl's duties for MOD is to support the Directorates of Equipment Capability (DECs) that comprise the Equipment Capability Customer (ECC).
Supporting the procurement process
Dstl provides a wide range of science and technology advice to the Integrated Project Teams within the Defence Procurement Agency and the Defence Logistic Organisation, across all stages of the acquisition process.
Science on the front line
Dstl's scientists and operational analysts are now an essential component of military operations and stand ready to be deployed, at any time, wherever they are needed in the world.
Science on the Home Front
Dstl's profound understanding and knowledge of science and technology is relied upon across Government. Our experts are always ready to be deployed or provide advice whenever and wherever they might be needed.