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26 October 2020

The team behind substantial capability improvements to Australia's Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Landing Craft has taken out the Essington Lewis 'Minor Sustainment Activity' award.

Media Release
15 October 2020

Defence is teaming with BAE Systems Australia and the University of Adelaide to boost interest in the study of high-frequency radar technology in a move aimed at building the number of specialist-trained engineers.

Media Release
14 October 2020

A new research grants program is set to boost innovation and assist in developing national security and intelligence capacity within Australian universities.

Media Release
14 October 2020

Australia's national security will be strengthened following the Government's release of updated National Security Science and Technology Priorities.

Australian soldiers are exploring the use of robotic and autonomous systems to enhance Army capabilities.
News
14 October 2020

As the prevalence of automation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) has grown, our familiarity with and reliance on autonomy in our day-to-day lives has increased.

Dr Justin Fidock with Commander of Joint Task Force 629 for Operation COVID-19 Assist, Major General Paul Kenny (left), and Commander Joint Task Group 629.4 Air Commodore Margot Forster receive an update at Keswick Barracks, South Australia.
News
28 September 2020

Flexible work practices can increase the productivity and well-being of employees and maximise participation in the workforce.

Defence Civilian Dr David Evans, Senior Chemistry Scientist from the Engines and Fuels Integrity department, prepares to calibrate a machine prior to testing in the Fuel and Lubricants Laboratory at the Defence Science and Technology Group facility, Fishermans Bend, Melbourne.
News
24 September 2020

Defence scientists David Evans and Paul Rawson specialise in the chemistry of aviation and diesel fuels, respectively.

18 September 2020

Our warfighters are bombarded with an ever-expanding smorgasbord of actionable, rich and diverse tactical information.

(L-R): Rhett Hull (DST STEM cadet), Jack Taylor (DST STEM summer vacation student) and Luke Smith (DST STEM cadet)
News
1 September 2020

Each year in December dozens of undergraduate STEM students head to DST Group sites for paid summer vacation placements. Here’s one example.

News
25 August 2020

Invasive ventilators are playing a crucial role in the care of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

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