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

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Essential answers to complex questions

The ADF is backed with some of the most advanced technology in the world, but keeping it current is a challenge experts from the Defence Science and Technology are responsible for meeting.

The science behind smooth landings on the high seas

Dr Hurmat Ain began her defence science career two years ago with a DST team focused on improving helicopter systems effectiveness for Defence.

Improving the fidelity of our virtual worlds

New starter James Moran is participating in DST's Research and Innovation Graduate Program, and now has a four-month rotation with a team analysing aircraft capability.

Expanding and exploiting our understanding of the ocean

Defence scientists Dr Mike Greening and Holly McNabb are at the heart of DST's support to RAN environmental forecasting.

Jettisoning Navy’s maritime hitchhikers

Blistering barnacles, these are some novel anti-fouling solutions.

Shining a light on our maritime science at PACIFIC 2019

Above, on the surface and in the depths of the ocean - we're there.

Building the national medical countermeasures program

Dr Felicia Pradera, DST's program manager for medical countermeasures development, is working to grow the national medical countermeasures (MCM) program.

A Joint Effort: Elevator Pitch

The Next Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF) and Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are anticipating the launch of 'A Joint Effort' Stage 2 competition later this year.