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Providing support throughout the genesis, development, acquisition and introduction to service of major capability projects.

Blast protection researcher takes out early career award

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Winner of the DMTC Early Career Research award, Brodie McDonald with DMTC CEO Mark Hodge.

DST's Brodie McDonald has been awarded an Early Career Research award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre for his contributions to vehicle survivability.

DST scientist receives highest honour from US Secretary of Defense

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DST's Marcus McDonald has been awarded the US Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service.

Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft

DST contribution to the RAAF Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) capability began with the original operational requirements studies.

Armidale Patrol Boat Replacement

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.

Maritime Patrol Aircraft Replacement

Phase 2B of Project AIR 7000 will acquire a manned Maritime Patrol Aircraft system capable of performing maritime patrol and response tasks.

Air Warfare Destroyer

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.

Collins Class Future Submarine

SEA 1000 will provide Australia with a new and more potent defence capability with greater range, longer patrol endurance and increased capability compared with the Collins Class.

Support to Joint Strike Fighter acquisition

AIR 6000 aims to introduce a new air combat capability that will meet Australia's air combat needs out to 2030 and beyond.

Joint Strike Fighter model to study electromagnetic effects

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A photograph of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel standing with DSTO personnel in front of the model of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Minister Snowdon poses with DSTO personnel in front of the Iron Bird.
Warren Snowdon unveils a full-scale model of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) which will be used to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft.

Acquisition

In addition to supporting current capabilities and existing platforms, DSTG provides scientific advice and technical risk assessments to support proposed future acquisitions for Defence and the introduction into service of new capabilities. 

DSTG participates in the decision making processes within Defence at all stages and at all levels to identify and mitigate risk.

We have provided advice and support on several acquisition projects, including those below.