Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Agency overview
Formed2 July 2001
Preceding agency
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Headquarters
Employees5,063
Agency executive
  • Paul Hollinshead
Parent agency
Ministry of Defence
Websitewww.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory Edit this at Wikidata

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom. Its stated purpose is "to maximise the impact of science and technology for the defence and security of the UK". The agency is headed by Paul Hollinshead as its chief executive, with the board being chaired by Adrian Belton. Ministerial responsibility lies with the Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry.