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Stealth technology expert wins Minister's Science Award

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From left: Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky, Stealth Technology expert Dr Andrew Amiet and Mr Robert Stuart, Assistant Minister for Defence.
From left: Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky, Dr Andrew Amiet and Mr Robert Stuart, Assistant Minister for Defence.
Dr Andrew Amiet has won the 2013 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

Defence launches book on Nulka missile decoy

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Assistant Minister of Defence, Mr Stuart Robert, MP, launches book Nulka at the Pacific 2013 Maritime Exhibition held at the Sydney Convention Center.
Assistant Minister of Defence, Mr Stuart Robert, MP, launches book Nulka at the Pacific 2013 Maritime Exhibition held at the Sydney Convention Center.
A book covering the development of an Australian innovation that has contributed significantly to Naval ship protection has been launched by Stuart Robert MP.

Agreement cements DSTO and Saab Systems alliance

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Collaboration on maritime combat systems is the focus of a new strategic alliance between DSTO and Saab Systems.

Vehicle armour research wins DSTO Eureka Prize

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The DMTC Armour Applications Program team, winners of the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. Photo by Daniel O'Doherty, courtesy of Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
The DMTC Armour Applications Program team, winners of the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. Photo by Daniel O'Doherty, courtesy of Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
A team of vehicle armour scientists have been awarded the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Defence and Health sign agreement on medical countermeasures

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A photograph of a hand using a multi-channel pipette.
The consortium will coordinate scientific research in developing medical responses across the defence, national security and public health sectors.
Defence and DoHA prepare for the establishment of a Medical Countermeasures Consortium involving Australia, USA, UK and Canada.

Joint Strike Fighter model to study electromagnetic effects

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A photograph of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel standing with DSTO personnel in front of the model of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Minister Snowdon poses with DSTO personnel in front of the Iron Bird.
Warren Snowdon unveils a full-scale model of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) which will be used to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft.

CSIRO and DSTO join to strengthen research capability

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A photograph of Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinksy and CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark signing the Strategic Relationship Agreement.
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinksy and CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark signing the Strategic Relationship Agreement.
CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) have signed a Strategic Relationship Agreement aimed at high-impact research priorities.

Frontline soldiers benefit from Diggerworks

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A photograph Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon launching the Diggerworks study.
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon launching the Diggerworks study.
A study of the Department of Defence Diggerworks initiative has shown that it has vastly improved the way Australian soldiers are equipped for combat.

Defence science prize for marine acoustics expert

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A photo of Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky, award recipient, Dr Doug Cato and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Mr Warren Snowdon.
Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky, award recipient, Dr Doug Cato and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Mr Warren Snowdon
A marine acoustics expert who helped bolster the environmental credentials of the Royal Australian Navy has won the 2012 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

New system has a grip on improvised explosives

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A picture of the haptically enabled arm developed by Deakin University.
The haptically enabled arm developed by Deakin University.
A prototype bomb disposal system could become a vital capability to protect Australian troops during operations.

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