The success of two international research collaborations by Australian universities has seen their projects extended by two years with funding from Defence's Next Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF).

The Morrison Government's strong focus on cyber security has been reinforced in the awarding of up to $3.6 million in grants to 12 small-to-medium businesses as part of a new industry engagement initiative.

The Morrison Government has announced a $9 million boost to Australia's defence industry to develop an integrated system that can detect and neutralise improvised threats.

Findings from a workshop on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defence in 2019 have been released to support science and technical considerations for the potential development of Defence policy, doctrine, research and project management.   

Defence Scientist, Dr Sylvie Perreau, has been awarded the 2020 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science, for her excellence in signal processing and wireless networks within highly classified environments both nationally and internationally.

A selection of Australian research teams and small-to-medium businesses have reaped the benefits of a Defence program designed to help them identify real-world applications for their science or technology.

Defence is partnering with a Tasmanian company that specialises in the production of freeze-dried foods to support growth in food innovation and production.

The Defence Innovation 2020 online conference will provide a unique opportunity for Australia's defence industry and innovation sector to learn more about how to turn creative ideas into ground-breaking defence capabilities.

Defence is teaming with BAE Systems Australia and the University of Adelaide to boost interest in the study of high-frequency radar technology in a move aimed at building the number of specialist-trained engineers.

A new research grants program is set to boost innovation and assist in developing national security and intelligence capacity within Australian universities.