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Redwing program continues to deliver life-saving technology to Afghanistan

More than 15,000 lifesaving SILVERSHIELD units will be delivered to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces this year.

Defence receives Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze award

Defence has been recognised for its commitment to gender equity, receiving the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze award.

Defence affirms commitment to gender equity

L-R Bronwyn Evans; James Johnson; Adi Paterson; Tanya Monro; Brian Schmidt; Elizabeth Broderick

Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity, partnering with the Australian Academy of Science to support the inaugural 'Catalysing Gender Equity' conference.

Aspiring Defence scientists gather in Adelaide

Close to ninety aspiring Defence scientists have gathered in Adelaide for DST's annual student conference, DSTEM.

Scientists provide airborne support to bushfire response

Defence Experimentation Airborne Platform (DEAP)

Defence scientists are contributing to the ADF's response to the bushfire crisis using a research aircraft to assist in monitoring fire activity and conduct damage assessments.

Essential answers to complex questions

The ADF is backed with some of the most advanced technology in the world, but keeping it current is a challenge experts from the Defence Science and Technology are responsible for meeting.

Home of the Black Box celebrates 80 years

DST's research laboratory in Melbourne is celebrating 80 years at its Fishermans Bend location.

The science behind smooth landings on the high seas

Dr Hurmat Ain began her defence science career two years ago with a DST team focused on improving helicopter systems effectiveness for Defence.

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Call for Proposals

Call for proposals - Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge

Seeking proposals for Phase 2 of the Counter Improvised Threat Grand Challenge

Register now for MABS 26

The International Symposium in Military Aspects in Blast and Shock is on in November.

Call for Applications

Cyber Autonomy through Robust Learning and Effective Human/Bot Teaming

White Papers for the prerequisite MURI Round 4 must be received no later than 1 June 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern (US) Time.

Awards and recognition

Defence commitment to gender equity in STEM recognised

Defence has been recognised for its significant work improving gender equity with the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.

Awards and recognition

Data fusion expert recognised for outstanding public service

Dr Dale Lambert has been awarded a Public Service Medal in 2020.

Awards and recognition

Minister's Award for world-leading data surveillance algorithm

Dr Neil Gordon has been awarded the 2019 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

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