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Supporting operational capacity with science and technology expertise.

Doing more, together in aerial autonomy

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DSTG Chief Dr Greg Bain (left) presents Professor Javaan Chahl with a Defence Commendation acknowledging his valuable partnership with DSTG and Defence.
DSTG Chief Dr Greg Bain (left) presents Professor Javaan Chahl with a Defence Commendation acknowledging his valuable partnership with DSTG and Defence.

Australia's Chief Defence Scientist has presented a Defence Commendation to Professor Javaan Chahl, DSTG Joint Chair of Sensor Systems at the University of South Australia (UniSA).

Enhancements to special operations capability

Joint Project 2097 Phase 1B seeks to enhance two high priority Special Operations (SO) capabilities.

Food and nutrition

DST Group supports the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) in the science and technology (S&T) areas of food and nutrition, and in specialised food production.

Soldier combat ensemble

DST makes a vital contribution to the enhancement of the soldier combat ensemble through its role as a member of Diggerworks.

Terrestrial communications

JP 2047 is a multi-phased project to maintain and improve the Defence networked communications infrastructure.

Counter improvised explosive devices

During standard operations within the Middle East in 2011, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) became aware of an emerging threat in the region that was able to ruin any mariners’ day with little to no warning!

Water filtration analysis to help ease ADF resupply challenges

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DSTO's scientific analysis of commercial water filters could help reduce the amount of water Australian soldiers need to carry and ease the logistical burdens associated with resupply.
A scientific analysis of commercial water filters could help reduce the amount of water Australian soldiers carry and ease logistical burdens associated with resupply.

Defence science prize for marine acoustics expert

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A photo of Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky, award recipient, Dr Doug Cato and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Mr Warren Snowdon.
Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky, award recipient, Dr Doug Cato and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Mr Warren Snowdon
A marine acoustics expert who helped bolster the environmental credentials of the Royal Australian Navy has won the 2012 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

Operations

DSTG’s number one priority is to support Australian troops undertaking military operations around the world.

Our support and advice in this area helps to ensure that missions are conducted safely and successfully.  In addition to providing behind-the-scenes support, DSTG scientists are often deployed on military operations to provide immediate, on-the-ground advice and assistance. Such assistance has been made available to Australian operations in East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Australia hosts NATO camouflage trial

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The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon
DSTO will test the effectiveness of camouflage uniforms in hot and humid conditions.

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