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First Defence Cooperative Research Centre launched

The launch of the first Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Trusted Autonomous Systems takes place in Brisbane.

Disease forecasting system takes out National Innovation Awards

Scientists from Defence and the University of Melbourne have won two innovation awards for disease forecasting.

Introducing SCINDICATE 2018

DST will hold its flagship partnership event on 29-30 August 2018 in Melbourne with a new brand name - SCINDICATE 2018.

Defence programs achieve results in driving growth in defence industry and innovation

The first Defence Industry and Innovation Programs Update Report has been released.

New science and technology policy for national security

The Government has released its new National security science and technology policy agenda aimed at strengthening Australia's national security.

Innovative Australian technologies to be tested on US helicopter

Defence scientists will use a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter to develop fatigue testing technologies, which could transform how military helicopters are managed.

DST apprentices are valuable assets

Electronics apprentice Ashley Trenorden is the latest in a long list of apprentices who have learnt the ropes and developed their skills at DST.

Understanding explosions on board maritime platforms

An explosion rocks a below-deck storage compartment in one of Australia's new frigates – what will unfold? DST researcher Vanessa Pickerd and colleagues are connecting the dots.

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Mastering the battlefields of the 21st century

DST is fostering collaboration with Australia's allies to harness new technologies to give our military personnel the edge in the battle for cities.

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Cognitive ergonomics to the fore at work and war

Can DST research train defence force personnel to think clearly and act decisively under extreme conditions?

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DST winning silent ‘war’ against ancient enemy

The enemy is the myriad of marine life that attaches itself to the underside of every vessel – great and small, military and commercial.

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Industry Experience Student | Maddy Cochrane

Maddy Cochrane has joined DST for a year long Industry Experience Placement Program.

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Summer Vacation Student | Jacqui Orme

"Knowing that the 3D modelling work I am undertaking at DST will have real world impact is extremely rewarding." - Jacqui Orme

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A single-screen solution to emergency responses

Defence computer scientists are developing a remarkable web-based application that's already enhancing situational awareness and planning during Australian Defence Force operations.