DST's underwater explosives test facility is a unique capability in the southern hemisphere and has wide ranging potential for both surface and subsurface research and development of maritime platforms.
Fact sheets
Our handy fact sheets give an overview of important aspects of our research and facilities.
Fact Sheets
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High-power radio-frequency (HPRF) directed energy weapons (DEW) intentionally aims to couple electromagnetic energy into the circuitry of targeted electronic hardware at sufficient levels to cause operational disruption or damage.
The Modelling Complex Warfighting Strategic Research Investment seeks to revolutionise how operations analysis is undertaken to better handle the interaction of complex geopolitical, social, technological, economic and cultural factors.
DST research and innovation in modelling, simulation, analysis and experimentation is aimed at providing a tactical performance advantage for the ADF in complex contested environments.
DST is seeking to collaborate with satellite operators and associated research agencies, with an interest in increasing their per-satellite communications capacity and resilience.
DST applies the science and technology of sensors, intelligent processing and electromagnetic interactions to weapons and tactical systems to deliver a warfighting capability edge.
With industry partners, DST is looking to unlock the potential of additive manufacturing of metallic materials.
DST provides cutting edge material solutions for the ADF's current air fleet and develops new fit-for-purpose materials for future aerospace programs.
DST is interested in hearing from potential partners with world class expertise and creative concepts for delivering a data-driven performance advantage to the ADF's warfighters.