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Defence receives Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze award

Defence has been recognised for its commitment to gender equity, receiving the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze award.

Defence affirms commitment to gender equity

Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity, partnering with the Australian Academy of Science to support the inaugural 'Catalysing Gender Equity' conference.

Aspiring Defence scientists gather in Adelaide

Close to ninety aspiring Defence scientists have gathered in Adelaide for DST's annual student conference, DSTEM.

Scientists provide airborne support to bushfire response

Defence scientists are contributing to the ADF's response to the bushfire crisis using a research aircraft to assist in monitoring fire activity and conduct damage assessments.

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