Weapons and Combat Systems Division

Explosive material processing team wins Comcare safety award

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Defence's semi-automated explosive ordnance inerting capability

Defence's robotic ordnance-handling facility has enhanced safety by removing humans from hazardous situations.

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Transformative energetic materials on the horizon

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Engineers Tim Teske (left) and Andrew Hart are transforming the production of energetic materials.

These weapons are set to offer disruptive performance gains and a level of operational flexibility that is unachievable at the moment.

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Counter improvised explosive devices

During standard operations within the Middle East in 2011, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) became aware of an emerging threat in the region that was able to ruin any mariners’ day with little to no warning!

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Advanced tactical booster technology

DSTG has established a strong collaborative research program with the US to progress the development of a number of tactical booster technologies for future high performance defence applications.

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Threat mitigation support to national security

Our Structures Threat Analysis Team was formed in response to an urgent need to support the numerous civilian government agencies who find themselves faced with the threat of terrorist attack.