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National Science Award For Defence Armour Expert

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Dr Stephen Cimpoeru with his Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Stephen Cimpoeru with his Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Stephen Cimpoeru was awarded for his outstanding achievement in enhancing the survivability and protection of Army vehicles.

National Science Award for Expert in Aircraft Corrosion

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Dr Bruce Hinton with his Minister's aircraft maintenance Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Bruce Hinton with his Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Bruce Hinton is the recipient of the 2007 Minister's Award in Defence Science for his outstanding achievement in preventing and controlling corrosion in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft fleet.

Minister recognises scientific excellence

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Greg Combet shaking hands with Dr Gordon Frazer after presenting him with his award.
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Material and Science, presents Dr Gordon Frazer with the Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Gordon Frazer is the recipient of the Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for 2009.

First glimpse inside WW1 submarine wreck in Turkey

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An underwater image of the AE2 wreckage. Photo courtesy of the Department of Veterens' Affairs.
An underwater image of the AE2 wreckage. Photo courtesy of the Department of Veterens' Affairs.
More than 99 years after it was scuttled, a project is underway to record, preserve and tell the story of the wreck of HMAS AE2 .

Radar expert wins Science Achievement Award

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L to R: Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science 2011 awardee Cheng Anderson, Secretary of the Department of Defence Duncan Lewis.
L to R: Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science 2011 awardee Cheng Anderson, Secretary of the Department of Defence Duncan Lewis.
Dr Cheng Anderson is the 2011 winner of the Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science.

Government invests in defence industry

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The Pegasus Aircraft Buoyancy System (pictured) is just one of the proposals that was successfully demonstrated as part of the CTD Program in 2013.
The Pegasus Aircraft Buoyancy System (pictured) is just one of the proposals that was successfully demonstrated as part of the CTD Program in 2013.
The Australian Government has announced a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology in Australia.

Black box inventor honoured with building name

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(L-R) Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinski, Executive Director of Canberra Airport Group Terry Snow, Eve Cogan, Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert, Jenny Warren and Stuart Brook
(L-R) Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinski, Executive Director of Canberra Airport Group Terry Snow, Eve Cogan, Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert, Jenny Warren and Stuart Brook
The Australian inventor of the black box flight recorder has been honoured with the naming of a Defence building in Canberra.

DSTO and Lockheed Martin in research collaboration

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Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky (right) with Lockheed Martin Australia Chief Executive Raydon Gates.
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky (right) with Lockheed Martin Australia Chief Executive Raydon Gates.
DSTO and Lockheed Martin have signed a new strategic alliance to collaborate on a range of technologies for strengthening defence and national security.

DSTO and Thales Australia forge new alliance

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DSTO and Thales Australia have signed a strategic alliance to collaborate on a number of research programs aimed at strengthening Defence capability.

Assistant Minister for Defence briefed on science support for national security

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Assistant Minister for Defence Hon. Stuart Robert MP
Assistant Minister for Defence Hon. Stuart Robert MP
The Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert MP, was today briefed on critical projects supporting defence and national security during his visit to DSTO.

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