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Purpose and Role of Defence Science and Technology (DST)
DST Purpose
The Armed Forces need battle-winning technology for operations today, tomorrow and in the future. DST is responsible for the Defence research programmes to provide the scientific understanding and the new technologies to meet this key need.
What is the role of DST?
In order to meet its stated aim, DST:
- Provides Science and Technology (S&T) support to operations.
- Shapes MOD’s S&T investment to best match its present and future needs.
- Develops partnerships with industry and academia, including international collaboration.
- Identifies alternatives and provides constructive challenge to inform the equipment programme.
- Ensures S&T careers are developed and champions science and engineering skills across MOD.
Change History
Change History
The AOF was updated to Version 3.0.0 on 1st April 2010. Individual document Change History pages will detail any changes other than minor editorial amendments.
- 1 July 2010
- Reviewed and updated to reflect organisational changes.
- 1 December 2009
- Amendments made to reflect current structure and processes for research within MOD.
- 1 October 2009
- Minor amendments made for Plain English review.
- 1 June 2009
- Contact details updated.
- 1 October 2008
- Contact details updated.
- 1 May 2008
- Contact details updated.
- 1 June 2007
- Contact names deleted due to IAW DDefSy Hd InfoSy Pol advice with regards to potential Security and Data Protection Act issues.
