A modern communications network infrastructure is a key enabler for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Our research activities
Through our research activities, we produce ground-breaking and innovative science that supports Australia's defence and national security capabilities..
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Electronic warfare
JP 9380 "Assured PNT in a Contested Environment" aims to provide assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capability to the Australian Defence Force.
Information systems
JP 2047 is a multi-phased project to maintain and improve the Defence networked communications infrastructure.
Cyber
JP 2068 is a multi-phased proposal to progressively develop a survivable Defence Network Operation Centre capability, which will enable Defence to more effectively manage, monitor and secure its major communications networks and information systems.
Information systems
Satellites provide the primary means of long range communications for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Electronic warfare
DSTG has supported the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to establish Force Protection capabilities to defeat the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) via JP 154 Phase 1.
Electronic warfare
AIR 5416 (Phase 4B2) will provide additional Electronic Warfare Self-Protection (EWSP) for the C-130J aircraft through the installation of a directed infrared countermeasure system - the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system.
Weapons
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!
Weapons
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.
Weapons
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.
