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A shining solution wins Eureka Prize

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Technology using diamond crystals to generate high-power lasers has taken out the 2017 DST Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Small business helps build naval capability

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DST Chief, Science Partnerships and Engagement Division, Ian Dagley and CEO Sonartech Atlas, Mark Baker sign the new agreement.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announces a new research partnership to pursue innovative maritime Defence technologies.

Technological edge for Defence in DefendTex partnership

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Alex Zelinksy, Chief Defence Scientiest and Travis Reddy, CEO DefendTex
Defence will invest in research into energetic materials and systems in a collaboration agreement announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.

New research to protect defence aircraft

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Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP has announced a new agreement with industry to explore innovative technologies for protecting ADF aircraft against missile threats.

$50 million for industry and Defence to work together on trusted autonomous systems

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The first $50 million Defence Cooperative Research Centre is announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.

Technology commercialisation award for Defence scientist

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Darryn Smart, winner of the Clunies Ross Knowledge Commercialisation Award.

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, congratulates Defence scientist Darryn Smart on winning the prestigious Clunies Ross Award.

$25 million for Australian universities to work with top US counterparts

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Minister Pyne announces investment program inviting Australian universities to collaborate with top universities in the United States.

$10 million to defeat improvised threats

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Minister Pyne announces $10 million to defeat improvised threats.

$730 Million Fund for Game-changing Defence Technologies

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The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
The Hon Christopher Pyne MP at the Next Generation Technologies Fund launch.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today launched the $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund, a new investment in Australian defence capability and innovation.

Industry Collaboration to strengthen Australia's Air Defence System

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Mark Grollo and CDS
Managing Director and Chief Engineer of Grollo Aerospace, Mr Mark Grollo and Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky.
A collaboration agreement has commenced between DST and Grollo Aerospace to provide Defence with an enhanced capability for evaluating Australia’s air defence systems.

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