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The Defence Science and Technology Group is part of Australia's Department of Defence. It is the second largest public-funded R&D organisation in Australia.

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'Black Box' for soldiers to capture crucial data on the battlefield

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced collaboration between Defence and industry to develop the equivalent of a Black Box for soldiers.

Powering the future of submarine fleets

Defence researcher Kane Ivory is charged with establishing DST’s Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Safety Research Facility.

A shining solution wins Eureka Prize

Technology using diamond crystals to generate high-power lasers has taken out the 2017 DST Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Combating IEDs with ground penetrating radars

Vehicle-mounted GPR equipment has been used by the ADF for IED detection for several years, but there is room for improvement in the signal processing component of the technology.

DST extends collaboration with BAE Systems

DST and BAE Systems Australia continue to grow their close collaboration with the signing of three Interactive Project Agreements.

Technological edge for Defence in DefendTex partnership

Defence will invest in research into energetic materials and systems in a collaboration agreement announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.

Small business helps build naval capability

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announces a new research partnership to pursue innovative maritime Defence technologies.

New research to protect defence aircraft

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP has announced a new agreement with industry to explore innovative technologies for protecting ADF aircraft against missile threats.