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The Defence Science and Technology Group is part of Australia's Department of Defence. It is the second largest public-funded R&D organisation in Australia.

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Technological edge for Defence in DefendTex partnership
Defence will invest in research into energetic materials and systems in a collaboration agreement announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.
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Small business helps build naval capability
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announces a new research partnership to pursue innovative maritime Defence technologies.
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New research to protect defence aircraft
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP has announced a new agreement with industry to explore innovative technologies for protecting ADF aircraft against missile threats.
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$4 million to develop soldier performance
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The Australian Army and DST are engaging human performance experts from around the country to enhance the performance of Australia’s soldiers.
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$50 million for industry and Defence to work together on trusted autonomous systems
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The first $50 million Defence Cooperative Research Centre is announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.
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Senior appointments at DST
Three senior appointees join the DST leadership team.
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ON Prime:Defence opens doors for researchers
ON Prime:Defence is designed to help research teams test and discover real world applications for their work.
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DST cyber team takes out three South Australian iAwards
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DST’s Trustworthy Systems team has taken out three iAwards in South Australia.
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