You are here

Department of DefenceHomeMedia Release

Awarding of inaugural Defence Innovation Scholarship

Hero Image: 
A portrait of Luke Vandewater, recipient of the inaugural Defence Innovation Scholarship
Luke Vandewater, recipient of the inaugural Defence Innovation Scholarship
Swinburne University student Luke Vandewater has received the $10,000 Aerospace Australia Defence Innovation Scholarship.

Australia hosts NATO camouflage trial

Hero Image: 
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon
DSTO will test the effectiveness of camouflage uniforms in hot and humid conditions.

Defence nutrition project to create new jobs in Scottsdale

Hero Image: 
Ministers at DSTO Scottsdale.
Turning the sod to mark the selection of the head contractor for the DSTO Scottsdale redevelopment project. Left to right: Warren Snowdon, Geoff Lyons, Lara Giddings and Simon Crean.
Up to 30 new jobs will be created in this highly specialised project.

Government to consult on strengthening Australia’s defence export controls

Hero Image: 
Alex Zelinsky
Alex Zelinsky
Dr Alex Zelinsky has been appointed to conduct further consultations on the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011.

Chemical 'lab on a microchip' wins DSTO Eureka Prize

Hero Image: 
Dr Alex Zelinksy with Professor Yonggang Zhu.
Dr Alex Zelinksy with Professor Yonggang Zhu.
Professor Yonggang Zhu from CSIRO was awarded the $10,000 prize.

Scientists experience Parliament's inner workings

Hero Image: 
DSTO scientists meet with Minister Warren Snowdon.
DSTO scientists meet with Minister Warren Snowdon.
DSTO scientists meet with Minister Warren Snowdon as part of the 2012 Science Meets Parliament program.

Physical employment standards on show

Hero Image: 
Army members demonstrate lifting tasks.
Army members demonstrate lifting tasks.
New physical employment standards for the defence force were recently demonstrated.

Opening the path for women in Defence

Hero Image: 
Warren Snowden speaks at the conference
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Mr Warren Snowdon addresses the first Australian Conference on Physiological and Physical Employment Standards in Canberra
Defence plans to implement new employment standards that focus on removing barriers for women.

Best paper awards Land Warfare Conference 2012

Hero Image: 
Land Warfare Conference 2012
The DMTC sponsored the awards at the Land Warfare Conference 2012
Minister Warren Snowdon presented awards for best papers and best scientific poster.

Pages