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Leading the coordination and delivery of science and technology to enhance whole-of-government national security.

New science and technology policy for national security

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The Government has released its new National security science and technology policy agenda aimed at strengthening Australia's national security.

DST cyber team takes out three South Australian iAwards

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DST's Trustworthy Systems team.
DST’s Trustworthy Systems team has taken out three iAwards in South Australia.

High Honour for DST Program Leader

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A photograph of Corporal Daniel Keighran VC and DST's Felicia Pradera
Corporal Daniel Keighran VC presenting DST's Felicia Pradera with the DMTC Research Collaboration Award. Image courtesy of DMTC Ltd.

DST's Felicia Pradera has been awarded a Research Collaboration Award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre.

Minister recognises scientific excellence

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Greg Combet shaking hands with Dr Gordon Frazer after presenting him with his award.
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Material and Science, presents Dr Gordon Frazer with the Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Dr Gordon Frazer is the recipient of the Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for 2009.

Threat mitigation support to national security

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.

Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI)

The Imaging Systems Branch conducts research and development into the use of Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) for Defence and National Security.

National security

DSTG leads the coordination of science and technology research to enhance Australia's whole-of-government program for national security.

We are working with other government agencies to:

Disease modelling

DSTG conducts a multi-disciplinary research program to establish ways of countering the malicious use of biological and chemical agents against Defence and civilian personnel.

Agreement to usher in enhanced security response

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Chief Defence Scientist Alex Zelinsky and ANSTO CEO Adi Paterson (left) sign an agreement of cooperation
Alex Zelinsky (right) and Adi Paterson sign an agreement of cooperation.
A new research agreement between two top Australian science and technology organisations will make the nation safer.

JORN scientists recognised

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Bruce Ward, Gordon Frazer, Justin Praschifka, Don Sinnott, Malcolm Golley, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon. Front row: Warwick Kemp, Gordon Brimble, Steve Sheedy, Neil Bryans, Mike Turley, Stuart Anderson with their awards
DSTO scientists have been recognised for their work on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network.
DSTO scientists have been recognised for their work on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network.