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Centre for Food Innovation

The Centre for Food Innovation (CFI) is a partnership that aims to help diversify Tasmania’s economic base by growing exports of high-quality, nutritious, value-added food products.

Defence and Health sign agreement on medical countermeasures

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The consortium will coordinate scientific research in developing medical responses across the defence, national security and public health sectors.
Defence and DoHA prepare for the establishment of a Medical Countermeasures Consortium involving Australia, USA, UK and Canada.

CSIRO and DSTO join to strengthen research capability

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Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinksy and CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark signing the Strategic Relationship Agreement.
CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) have signed a Strategic Relationship Agreement aimed at high-impact research priorities.

Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is a medium-range weapon that uses terminal semi-active radar homing guidance.

Hawk Lead-in Fighter fatigue testing

DST Group is undertaking fatigue tests to establish the endurance limits of the Hawk Mk 127 Lead-In Fighter.

Cognitive and task performance studies

DST Group is carrying out research on the effect of performance shaping factors such as fatigue and boredom on cognitive and task performance and the efficacy of real team fatigue detection technologies.

Hyperspectral imaging

Hyperspectral imaging divides optical and infrared images into hundreds of spectral bands.

New system has a grip on improvised explosives

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The haptically enabled arm developed by Deakin University.
A prototype bomb disposal system could become a vital capability to protect Australian troops during operations.

Centre of Expertise in Physical Employment Standards

The Centre of Expertise in Physical Employment Standards is assisting the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to develop performance standards that accurately represent the physical requirements of ADF roles.

The Technical Cooperation Program

The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) is a collaborative five-nation program between UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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