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Defence designs face shield in record time

Jim Grose (left), Managing Director of Axiom, and Ben Barona, from DST, examining the injection moulding die being used to produce face shield headbands.

Defence has applied its unique engineering expertise to rapidly design and support the production of face shields to protect healthcare workers.

Defence launches SATCOM research collaboration

Defence scientists are working with colleagues from industry and academia on a high-risk, high-payoff satellite communications (SATCOM) research venture.

Turning up the heat! Putting protective equipment to the test

Imagine a high-powered, long-burning firecracker igniting in your face. That's the risk faced by ground support personnel when called to attend to an aircraft with an unspent flare.

Launch of More Together: Defence Science & Technology Strategy 2030

Minister for Defence, Senator The Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has launched a bold and ambitious new strategy for Defence science and technology.

Measuring resilience and what it can tell us about PTSD

In this innovative project, scientists are looking at what habituation to startling stressors can tell us about resilience.

Protecting our soldiers across the spectrum

Defence scientists are building up a database of hyperspectral imaging data to support the development of next-generation camouflage that will help Australian soldiers avoid detection.

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.

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Defence signs agreement with Gold Coast space company

Defence and Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies have joined forces to work together on space technologies

Defence unveils new plan to maintain its capability edge

DST Group has unveiled a new plan for collaborative mission-directed research to ensure Australia's forces maintain a capability edge.

Defence and industry join forces for rapid face shield production

Defence has joined forces with a family-owned South Australian company to rapidly produce face shields for frontline healthcare workers

Defence COVID-19 Rapid Response Group

A Defence-led Rapid Response Group has been established to help increase domestic stocks of invasive ventilators.

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.

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