DSTG brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across Australia and around the world to address Defence and national security challenges. Our role is to work closely with the Australian science, technology and innovation eco-system to deliver scientific advice and solutions that provide capability enhancement for Defence and the national security community.
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Our People
Since joining DSTG as a Optoelectronics researcher, Lily Taylor has regularly shared her passion for optics and laser physics with primary, high school and university students.
Collaboration
An advanced high-temperature material developed by Australian Defence scientists could be destined for space thanks to an ongoing partnership between Defence and Gold Coast rocket company, Gilmour Space Technologies.
Our Science
Defence has been granted 'Designated Laboratory Status' for both biomedical and environmental sample analysis by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Opportunity
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies show promise for autonomous cyber operations (ACO), offering the potential for distributed, adaptive defensive measures at machine speed and scale.
Our Science
Defence and national security agencies have enlisted the services of Australian researchers to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to improve military decision-making.
Our People
Researchers from the Department of Defence and RMIT University have demonstrated that additive manufacturing of light-weight titanium could become a viable option for military vehicle armour.
Our People
Asking the right questions in the right order to get the most out of simulations.
Collaboration
Seeking proposals for the Human Integrated Sensor System $3M Challenge
Collaboration
DSTG has partnered with South Australian electronic warfare consulting company, DEWC Services to grow the next-generation of electronic warfare (EW) specialists.
Collaboration
DSTG is working with South Australian start-up, RFTEQ to develop next-generation jammer technologies capable of defeating radio-controlled improvised explosive devices and other communication threats.
