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Gathering in Hawaii to strengthen Defence S&T collaboration

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POST 2024 attendees observe a remotely piloted demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. This was part of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's 2024 POST Field Experimentation (POST-FX) conference which brought the region's science, technology and security experts together for field demonstrations, allowing providers to showcase technologies that engage U.S. Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
POST 2024 attendees observe a remotely piloted demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. This was part of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's 2024 POST Field Experimentation (POST-FX) conference which brought the region's science, technology and security experts together for field demonstrations, allowing providers to showcase technologies that engage U.S. Indo-Pacific allies and partners.

The Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference in Hawaii is a leading forum for collaboration, and the exploration of opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation with the United States Department of Defense.

The Australian Defence Research Special Report

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Read about our current innovations and our future intent in The Australian Defence Research Special Report.

Innovative contributions lead to VCDF Capability Awards

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The NAVIGATE Team receives a 2024 VCDF Award from Vice Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN. Pictured (L-R): Lisa Murdock, Sallyann Salmon, VCDF Vice Admiral David Johnson (presenting), Jessica Brophy and Benjamin Gray.
The NAVIGATE Team receives a 2024 VCDF Award from Vice Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN. Pictured (L-R): Lisa Murdock, Sallyann Salmon, VCDF Vice Admiral David Johnson (presenting), Jessica Brophy and Benjamin Gray.

Two vastly different but equally significant contributions by DSTG teams to Defence capability have been acknowledged through prestigious Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) Capability Awards.

Leaving pathogens no place to hide

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Dr Pravin Rajasekaran, a member of DSTG's biological countermeasures team
Dr Pravin Rajasekaran, a member of DSTG's biological countermeasures team

Dr Pravin Rajasekaran, a member of DSTG's biological countermeasures team, is studying a novel class of host-directed therapeutics targeting intracellular biological warfare agents.

In the jump seat for a career in operations research

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Defence scientist Cara Faulkner. Cara worked on operations research for the RAAF relating to the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
Main image: Defence scientist Cara Faulkner. Cara worked on operations research for the RAAF relating to the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Could her Masters degree in theoretical physics be put to good use in Defence? That's what Cara Faulkner wondered as she applied for a position in the 2022 Defence Graduate Program intake, culminating in her receiving the Gus Schaefer Award.

Research fellow demonstrates next generation trainable radios

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Dr Ismail Shakeel recently completed a Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) Fellowship, during which he made significant contributions to the field of "Trainable Radios" that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise radio frequency (RF) communications in contested environments.
Dr Ismail Shakeel

Dr Ismail Shakeel recently completed a Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) Fellowship, during which he made significant contributions to the field of "Trainable Radios" that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise radio frequency (RF) communications in contested environments.

Supporting STEM undergraduates - everyone’s a winner

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Final-year engineering students (L-R): Michael, Fouad, Sebastian and Luke present their 3D mask fabrication system at Ingenuity 2023.
Final-year engineering students (L-R): Michael, Fouad, Sebastian and Luke present their 3D mask fabrication system at Ingenuity 2023.

DSTG has a long history of working with universities to support student projects that benefit our work programs. Recently we joined with industry partner Fusetec to sponsor a team of four University of Adelaide engineering students to complete their Honours project at the pointy end of identity spoofing.

AI technology rises to the challenge

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The Technical Cooperation Program AI Strategic Challenge 2023 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory.
The Technical Cooperation Program AI Strategic Challenge 2023 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to deter, shape and change the character of warfare.

The stars aligned for this DSTG scientist

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Franke Agenbag, a Space Systems Engineer at DSTG, has designed a first-of-its-kind imaging system for the Buccaneer CubeSat main mission project.
Franke Agenbag, a Space Systems Engineer at DSTG, has designed a first-of-its-kind imaging system for the Buccaneer CubeSat main mission project.

When a young Franke Agenbag searched for constellations in the night sky, she could never have imagined she would grow up to send capability into space.

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).

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