Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Its stated mission is "to create the winning edge for UK forces and government through the best use of science and technology".
In 2001, the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) was split into two parts —Dstl was established to carry out science and technology work that is best done within government, while the rest was transferred to the part-privatised QinetiQ.
Dstl carries out a broad range of work from high-level analysis in support of policy and procurement decisions, to research in areas such as biomedical science and electronics, alongside operational work such as forensic analysis of explosives.
Locations
Dstl currently has establishments at:
- Alverstoke, Hampshire
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Farnborough, Hampshire
- Fort Halstead, Kent
- Malvern, Worcestershire
- Pershore, Worcestershire
- Porton Down, Wiltshire
- Portsdown West, Hampshire
- Winfrith, Dorset
It is currently consolidating to three core sites: Fort Halstead, Porton Down, and Portsdown West.
Organisation
Dstl is a Trading Fund within the Ministry of Defence —it is responsible for managing its own budget, funded by contracts for specific work. Most funding comes from the Ministry of Defence, although a small portion comes from other government departments and commercial sources. There are around 3000 staff.
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