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.
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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Explore our research projects
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.
Air, land and sea vehicles
The SEA1179 Phase 2A Patrol Boat Replacement (PB-R) is a high priority project that is seeking to replace the current Armidale Class Patrol Boats.
Air, land and sea vehicles
DST Group is providing science and technology (S&T) support to the program to replace the current 16 S-70B-2 Seahawk ‘Classic’ helicopters.
Air, land and sea vehicles
Phase 2B of Project AIR 7000 will acquire a manned Maritime Patrol Aircraft system capable of performing maritime patrol and response tasks.
Air, land and sea vehicles
DST is providing science and technology support to project SEA 5000, which involves the acquisition of a fleet of eight new frigates.
Air, land and sea vehicles
SEA 4000 the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program is the largest naval project to date and will deliver three highly capable air warfare ships and their support systems.
Autonomous systems
Deployable Mine Counter Measures (MCM) will provide deployed maritime forces with the capability to undertake mine detection, classification, identification, avoidance and, when necessary, neutralisation.
Air, land and sea vehicles
Project SEA 1439 Phase 4A is acquiring a Replacement Combat System (RCS) and its associated support infrastructure for the Collins Class Submarine.
Weapons
Australia and the United States Navy are in a partnership for the cooperative development, production, and through-life support of a replacement Heavyweight Torpedo (HWT).
