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The next generation soldier – towards 2035

Concepts which once belonged to the realms of science fiction are becoming a reality for Australian soldiers, thanks to work by DST scientists.

New coating cuts barnacle build-up to keep ships at sea longer

A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components is now being trialled on HMAS Canberra.

New research agreement to boost Next Generation Defence Technologies

A research agreement between DST and Adelaide-based Daronmont Technologies will explore next generation technology options for Defence applications.

Defence capabilities to benefit from strategic alliance

Defence technologies are set to take a big leap forward with a new strategic alliance between Defence Science and Technology (DST) and L3 Technologies.

Australian industry develops tool against terrorism

Australian industry has developed a device capable of rapidly detecting homemade explosives, providing security agencies with a powerful tool against terrorism.

DST extends its partnerships at Land Forces

DST has used Land Forces 2018 to extend its industry partnerships.

Advance in time-keeping clocks up Eureka win

Technology using a pure sapphire crystal to accurately measure time has taken out the 2018 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Agreement leads to infinite possibilities

State-of-the-art multi-spectral simulation software, developed by DST, has been licensed to Adelaide SME Consilium Technology to be marketed globally as Infinite Studio.