A University of Tasmania team has won a Eureka Prize for the development of the world's first trace detection device that can identify inorganic explosives in under a minute.

Defence has released its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workforce Strategic Vision 2019-2030 in Canberra as part of its celebrations marking National Science Week.

The rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems provides an opportunity to make Defence operations more effective, while presenting unique ethical and legal challenges.

A Defence High Performance Computing Centre is to be constructed at the DST site in Edinburgh, South Australia.

Defence is partnering with industry to develop Defence's space capability. 

Defence technology research will be expanded under a strengthened strategic alliance between DST and global security company, Northrop Grumman Australia.

The Australian Government is committed to encouraging young Australian women to pursue their interests in STEM both at school and in the workforce.

Western Australia will host a major space technologies symposium which will help shape Australia's long-term vision for space technologies.

Defence has sent the final delivery of life-saving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces.

Inaugural AIR4 event encourages young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics studies.