A summary of the Government's National Security Science and Technology policy and priorities.
Plans, reviews and discussion papers
We publish strategic plans and reviews, to help lead science and technology innovation.
Key documents
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The 2017-18 Annual Review provides a summary of DST's many accomplishments and achievements in delivering game-changing capability to Defence.
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A summary of the findings of the 2017 national audit into Australia's medical countermeasures capabilities.
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The DST Annual Review 2016-17 showcases our efforts in delivering game-changing capabilities for Defence in collaboration with industry and academia.
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DST's biennial report on Program Tyche - DST's strategic research initiatve in trusted autonomous systems.
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DST's partnership with Army on science and technology has produced a wide variety of outputs, ranging from new soldier combat ensembles and enhanced combat rations through to life-saving vehicle armour.
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The DST Group Annual Review 2015-16 showcases select examples of science and technology delivering capability outcomes for Defence and national security.
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Australia's requirement for submarines provides a high level summary of the considerations and reasons behind the decision about the replacement of the Collins Class.
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The DSTO Annual Review 2014-15 showcases select examples of science and technology delivering capability outcomes for Defence and national security.
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As part of the First Principles Review implementation, DST Group commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to undertake an independent study of the economic value of the Science and Technology Program since 2003.