Dr Janis Cocking has received the Public Service Medal and a former DST Board Chairman, Neil Edwards, an Order of Australia award in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours.

DST will hold its flagship partnership event on 29-30 August 2018 in Melbourne with a new brand name - SCINDICATE 2018.

DST researcher Ping Tan has played a key role in undertaking work that focuses on the ballistic performance of body armour, and recently helmets.

DST is exploring methods of combating biofouling using ultraviolet (UV) light.

An audit of Australia's medical countermeasures capabilities will inform efforts to build Australia's preparedness against chemical, biological and radiological threats.

DST is proud to continue its sponsorship of the UAV Challenge in 2018.

The 4th International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance was held in Melbourne from 28 November - 1 December 2017.

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

Defence scientists from five nations are working alongside the military in a research activity underway in Adelaide.

2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of Australia's first venture into space with the launch from the South Australian desert of our first satellite.