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Innovative Australian technologies to be tested on US Helicopter

Shane Fairweather, First Assistant Secretary Helicopter Systems Division and Dong Yang Wu, Chief Aerospace Division, DST.

Defence scientists will use a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter to develop fatigue testing technologies, which could transform how military helicopters are managed.

DST apprentices are valuable assets

Ashley Trenorden and DST colleague Merran Daniel.

Electronics apprentice Ashley Trenorden is the latest in a long list of apprentices who have learnt the ropes and developed their skills at DST.

Understanding explosions on board maritime platforms

Defence researcher Vanessa Pickerd.

An explosion rocks a below-deck storage compartment in one of Australia's new frigates – what will unfold? DST researcher Vanessa Pickerd and colleagues are connecting the dots.

Integrating an air vehicle capability in the maritime environment

DST researchers working alongside Navy personnel in the Combat System Integration Laboratory, exploring UAS integration into RAN ships.

The Royal Australian Navy is investing heavily in its future capability and will deliver a Maritime Tactical Uninhabited Aerial Systems capability to every major fleet unit.

Helping the best-laid plans stay on track

Kyran Lange reviewing an ORBAT prototype.

A valuable web-based planning and logistics tool developed by DST assists the Defence Force to effectively plan campaigns.

Breaking open the science of helmet ballistic protection

Defence Researcher Dr Ping Tan

DST researcher Ping Tan has played a key role in undertaking work that focuses on the ballistic performance of body armour, and recently helmets.

Novel approach to keep hulls free from fouling

DST is exploring methods of combating biofouling using ultraviolet (UV) light.

Weapons that think and collaborate to defeat enemies

DST has formed a collaboration with partners from academia and industry to develop new weapons technology that will assist the ADF.

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Mastering the battlefields of the 21st century

DST is fostering collaboration with Australia's allies to harness new technologies to give our military personnel the edge in the battle for cities.

Cognitive ergonomics to the fore at work and war

Can DST research train defence force personnel to think clearly and act decisively under extreme conditions?

EDTAS | Human Biotechnologies

Experts in human biotechnologies will gather in Adelaide in May to explore emerging and disruptive trends in Human Biotechnologies.

DST winning silent ‘war’ against ancient enemy

The enemy is the myriad of marine life that attaches itself to the underside of every vessel – great and small, military and commercial.

Industry Experience Student | Maddy Cochrane

Maddy Cochrane has joined DST for a year long Industry Experience Placement Program.

Summer Vacation Student | Jacqui Orme

"Knowing that the 3D modelling work I am undertaking at DST will have real world impact is extremely rewarding." - Jacqui Orme

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