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Flexible Skeleton takes the weight off

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The exoskeleton fitted to a manekin.
The exoskeleton fitted to a manekin.
Some soldiers carry in excess of 85 kg of mission-essential personal equipment. This load can cause fatigue and injury and impact a soldier’s performance.

International recognition for DSTO scientist

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Dr Bob Mathews accepting his award at The Hague. Photo courtesy of Henry Arvidsson/OPCW.
Dr Bob Mathews accepting his award at The Hague. Photo courtesy of Henry Arvidsson/OPCW.
Defence Science and Technology Organisation's (DSTO's) Dr Bob Mathews has been awarded the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) The Hague award.

Combat clothing expert wins science award

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Graeme Egglestone (left) inspects a camouflage jacket with a soldier.
Graeme Egglestone (left) inspects a camouflage jacket with a soldier.
Graeme Egglestone received the 2002 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for developing a range of innovative combat clothing for Australian soldiers.

National Science Award For Defence Armour Expert

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Dr Stephen Cimpoeru with his Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Stephen Cimpoeru with his Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Stephen Cimpoeru was awarded for his outstanding achievement in enhancing the survivability and protection of Army vehicles.

Future Land Force Conference: registrations now open

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The theme for the 2014 Land Forces conference is "Integrating the Future Land".
An impressive list of overseas and Australian speakers will speak on the theme of Integrating the Future Land Force.

Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS)

Project LAND 129 Phase 4 is being developed for First Pass consideration in 2015.

Enhancements to special operations capability

Joint Project 2097 Phase 1B seeks to enhance two high priority Special Operations (SO) capabilities.

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence

DSTG provides science and technology (S&T) support to improve the Australian Defence Force (ADF) chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence capability through the protection of personnel from the strategic, tactical and physiological impacts of exposure to toxic chemicals and materials and CBRN weapons.

Food and nutrition

DST Group supports the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) in the science and technology (S&T) areas of food and nutrition, and in specialised food production.

Soldier combat ensemble

DST makes a vital contribution to the enhancement of the soldier combat ensemble through its role as a member of Diggerworks.

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