News Releases 2010

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16 August 2010 Conservation measures boost rare butterfly species on the Porton Down range An extensive conservation programme at Dstl's site at Porton Down, near Salisbury, has dramatically increased the knowledge and amount of rare wildlife on the site.
23 July 2010 Major incident simulation yields important training gains The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Ministry of Defence scientists, held a major training exercise at its Fort Halstead site, in Sevenoaks on the morning of Thursday 22 July, to test emergency services in the area alongside Dstl's own emergency procedures.
23 June 2010 The science behind the Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) worked with the DE&S project team to establish the protection specification for the new light protection patrol vehicle (LPPV), based on its extensive armoured-vehicle research and development programmes.
23 June 2010 MOD scientists improve Mastiff 2 IED blast protection Ministry of Defence scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have come up with new seats for Mastiff II which give greater blast protection to troops against improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
18 June 2010 Largest global wargame offers tangible gains for armed forces in theatre The Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) will see the creation of a scenario based on the operation in 2008 which oversaw the safe journey of a convoy transporting new turbine equipment to the Kajaki Dam from Kandahar.
12 June 2010 OBE for Dstl man whose groundbreaking work on roadside bomb detection has saved lives Jonathan Jefferis, who works for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), at Fort Halstead, near Sevenoaks, Kent, has been awarded an OBE in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
12 June 2010 OBE for Dstl scientist whose work is instrumental in the fight against IEDs and terrorism Dr Robin Hiley, a Chief Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), at Fort Halstead, near Sevenoaks, Kent, has been awarded an OBE in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
9 June 2010 Local charity receives £3000 boost from Dstl The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has raised an impressive £3,031 for local charity Naomi House.
26 May 2010 Eyes in the sky to defeat terrorist activities The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Ministry of Defence scientists, technicians and engineers, has completed a trial which could help disrupt terrorist activities.
11 May 2010 Aircraft over Porton Down Between 12 and 26 May, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is conducting a trial on its Porton Down range which will include aircraft, both fixed-wing and helicopters flying across the site, which is normally restricted airspace.
31 March 2010 Dstl scientists make learning about science fun A team of scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) yesterday visited a local school as part of a continued commitment to education outreach.
25 March 2010 Making it easier to work with the MOD Dr Frances Saunders, Chief Executive, outlined the Ministry of Defence's research investment programme to indstury, academia and other suppliers at this week's Defence Research 2010.
22 March 2010 Ambassadorial visit for Porton Down The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) welcomed the Director General Designate, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for a visit of the Porton Down site, on Friday 19 March 2010.
19 March 2010 MOD to re-open Winterslow Road on Monday The Ministry of Defence (MOD) re-opens Winterslow Road, also known as Pheasant Road, on Monday 22 March 2010 at 15:00. The section of this road is owned by the MOD and connects Porton Village with the A30, running south to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) site at Porton Down.
17 March 2010 Dstl maximises the impact of science and technology on defence and security The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) becomes the key focus for science and technology (S&T) within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), from 1 April 2010, working with industry and academia to create battle-winning technologies.
17 March 2010 Dstl makes science and technology count Thread that expands when stretched, materials that mimic the structure of shells and foamy concrete are some of the new ideas the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is exploring with industry and academia to improve armed forces vehicle and body armour.
17 March 2010 Breathe easy with a back-pack A hi-tech back-pack is enabling soldiers to test the latest respirators under the most realistic conditions, resulting in the optimum level of protection from biological and chemical agents.
17 March 2010 “HOLE” new idea for armour Introducing holes into a new ultra-hard steel vehicle armour enhances its ballistic performance - weird but true.
17 March 2010 Power dressing and materials that self repair Together with Imperial College London and BAE Systems, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is developing materials that could see troops ‘charging up’ their clothing before setting out on patrol to run their equipment.
17 March 2010 Dstl and industry working together to save lives The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) works with a range of companies and organisations to develop battle-winning technologies.
20 January 2010 USA and UK collaborate to protect against chemical attacks The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led study which aims to improve emergency response in the event of a chemical or biological terrorist attack.
11 January 2010 Porton Down gin? The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Ministry of Defence civilian scientists, which has an estimated 20 percent of the UK’s juniper bushes at its Porton Down site near Salisbury, has started a project to grow thousands of new juniper bushes to preserve this native plant.