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Additive manufacturing to impact future ballistic protection

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RMIT researcher Dr Alexander Medvedev examines an additive manufactured ballistic target.
RMIT researcher Dr Alexander Medvedev examines an additive manufactured ballistic target.

Researchers from the Department of Defence and RMIT University have demonstrated that additive manufacturing of light-weight titanium could become a viable option for military vehicle armour.

Aspiring to the gold standard of simulation

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Asking the right questions in the right order to get the most out of simulations.

New workforce model builds sovereign capability in electronic warfare

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DSTG has partnered with South Australian electronic warfare consulting company, DEWC Services to grow the next-generation of electronic warfare (EW) specialists. 

Countering advanced communication threats

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Bathiya Senanayake (left) and an RFTEQ team member developing and testing the new CATJAT system at DSTG Edinburgh.
Bathiya Senanayake (left) and an RFTEQ team member developing and testing the new CATJAT system at DSTG Edinburgh.

DSTG is working with South Australian start-up, RFTEQ to develop next-generation jammer technologies capable of defeating radio-controlled improvised explosive devices and other communication threats.

Innovative computing device wins Eureka Prize

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Defence scientist Mark Beaumont.
Defence scientist Mark Beaumont.

The Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia has been awarded to the Cross Domain Desktop Compositor.

New bonding technology in the running for Eureka prize

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L-R: Dr Andrew Rider, Dr Jojibabu Panta (UWS) and Dr John Wang. Not pictured: Associate Professor Yixia (Sarah) Zhang
L-R: Dr Andrew Rider, Dr Jojibabu Panta (UWS) and Dr John Wang. Not pictured: Associate Professor Yixia (Sarah) Zhang

A DSTG and Western Sydney University team is a finalist in the prestigious 2021 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Coming together to defend against CBRN threats

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Defence has appointed inaugural members to the Operating in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Environments (OCE) STaR Shot Advisory Council from across the national science-and-technology ecosystem.

Funding boost for CBRN sensor research

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Australian researchers are set to receive $1.34 million in funding to develop innovative sensors that detect chemical and biological threats.

Secure computing device enhances productivity

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Defence scientist Mark Beaumont.
Defence scientist Mark Beaumont.

The innovative Cross Domain Desktop Compositor is in the running for a Eureka Prize.

Applying digital twins to the land domain

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Mr Nicholas Brealey, DSTG; Assoc Prof. Russel Brinkworth, Flinders; Mr Myles Adams, Honours student, Flinders; Dr Andrew Lammas, Flinders; Mr Ashley Johns, Supashock; Prof Karl Sammut, Flinders; Mr Oscar Fiorinotto, Founder & CEO, Supashock; and Prof Giselle Rampersad, Flinders with the shock absorber rig.
Mr Nicholas Brealey, DSTG; Assoc Prof. Russel Brinkworth, Flinders; Mr Myles Adams, Honours student, Flinders; Dr Andrew Lammas, Flinders; Mr Ashley Johns, Supashock; Prof Karl Sammut, Flinders; Mr Oscar Fiorinotto, Founder & CEO, Supashock; and Prof Giselle Rampersad, Flinders with the shock absorber rig.

In collaboration with Flinders University and South Australian automotive business, Supashock, DSTG is exploring how digital twins can be used in the preventative maintenance and condition monitoring of military land vehicles.

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