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Chief Defence Scientist outlines bold vision for Defence Science

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Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro has outlined her vision for Defence science over the next decade.

Defence launches SATCOM research collaboration

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Taipan satellite terminal (Credit: EM Solutions)

Defence scientists are working with colleagues from industry and academia on a high-risk, high-payoff satellite communications (SATCOM) research venture.

Turning up the heat! Putting protective equipment to the test

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Time-lapse footage of the simulated flare event.
Time-lapse footage of the simulated flare event.

Imagine a high-powered, long-burning firecracker igniting in your face. That's the risk faced by ground support personnel when called to attend to an aircraft with an unspent flare.

Protecting our soldiers across the spectrum

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DST scientists Jay Yu (foreground) and Bin Lee using a benchtop hyperspectral imaging camera to conduct material reflectance property measurements.
DST scientists Jay Yu (foreground) and Bin Lee using a benchtop hyperspectral imaging camera to conduct material reflectance property measurements.

Defence scientists are building up a database of hyperspectral imaging data to support the development of next-generation camouflage that will help Australian soldiers avoid detection.

Scientists provide airborne support to bushfire response

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Defence Experimentation Airborne Platform (DEAP)
The Defence Experimentation Airborne Platform (DEAP) took off from RAAF Base Edinburgh on Monday 3 February, bound for RAAF Base East Sale.

Defence scientists are contributing to the ADF's response to the bushfire crisis using a research aircraft to assist in monitoring fire activity and conduct damage assessments.

Essential answers to complex questions

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Operations analyst Jeff Seers, left, and science and technology liaison officer Matt Randell at the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
Operations analyst Jeff Seers, left, and science and technology liaison officer Matt Randell at the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

The ADF is backed with some of the most advanced technology in the world, but keeping it current is a challenge experts from the Defence Science and Technology are responsible for meeting.

Home of the Black Box celebrates 80 years

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DST's research laboratory in Melbourne is celebrating 80 years at its Fishermans Bend location.

The science behind smooth landings on the high seas

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Dr Hurmat Ain
Dr Hurmat Ain

Dr Hurmat Ain began her defence science career two years ago with a DST team focused on improving helicopter systems effectiveness for Defence.

Expanding and exploiting our understanding of the ocean

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Defence scientists Holly McNabb and Dr Mike Greening
Defence scientists Holly McNabb and Dr Mike Greening.

Defence scientists Dr Mike Greening and Holly McNabb are at the heart of DST's support to RAN environmental forecasting.

Jettisoning Navy’s maritime hitchhikers

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Dr Claire Grandison and Dr Richard Piola
Defence scientists, Dr Claire Grandison and Dr Richard Piola, examine the effectiveness of a UV light system on exposed underwater surfaces for the inhibition of settling organisms.

Blistering barnacles, these are some novel anti-fouling solutions.

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