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Our military might – powered by science

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This National Science week we celebrate the STEM Force!

Departing chief sees bright digital science future at DSTG

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Outgoing Chief Peter Lambert says there is a lot to look forward to with DSTG's digital science infrastructure undergoing a major transformation.

The answers are still blowing in the wind

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Construction of the wind tunnel commenced in 1945.
Construction of the wind tunnel commenced in 1945

DSTG's low-speed wind tunnel notches up 80 years.

Great strides in gait recognition for personal identification

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Motion detection and tracking of a person in video sequence using optical flow.

Defence scientists are exploring how individual walking styles may help in personal identification.

Understanding our reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic

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As cities around the world contend with varying degrees of lockdown to manage the spread of COVID-19, Defence scientists in Australia are developing tools to assess how a society is likely to react to such measures.

Defence connects with innovators at the cutting edge

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D.Start Ignite is an innovation program for Australian entrepreneurs working on emerging science and technology with potential military applications.

Smart communication for satellite clusters

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Constellations of small, smart satellites in low Earth orbit are set to open up a galaxy of opportunities for Defence.

Defence designs and builds drone-detection systems

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Defence scientists have developed electronics kits that can be used to detect uncrewed aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones.

New era in Defence satellite communications research

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A world-class, purpose-built research facility in South Australia will support the development of a next-generation satellite communications system for Australia's military.

Addressing Australia’s electronic warfare skills shortage

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Speaking at the launch of the Flinders University Centre of Expertise in Electronic Warfare: Professor Sam Drake, inaugural Flinders University Chair of Electromagnetic Systems and Security.
Speaking at the launch of the Flinders University Centre of Expertise in Electronic Warfare: Professor Sam Drake, inaugural Flinders University Chair of Electromagnetic Systems and Security.

A new Centre of Expertise and degree course will build the next generation of Old Crows*.

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