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Future Land Force Conference 2016: Early bird registration closes 1 August

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The conference will focus on delivering world-leading innovation to our Land Forces.
The conference will focus on delivering world-leading innovation to our Land Forces.
Early bird registration for the Future Land Force Conference 2016 closes on Monday 1 August.

Bio-terrorism algorithm forecasting flu outbreaks

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Tony Lau (R) with team member Peter Dawson (L).
Tony Lau (R) with team member Peter Dawson (L).
An algorithm developed by Defence scientists is being used by the Victorian Health Department as an influenza forecasting tool.

Leveraging external engagement to fight cyber attacks

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Dr Mike Davies during the ACSC Conference.
Dr Mike Davies during the ACSC Conference.
Securing Australia’s cyber sphere is not a job for DST alone; the wider science and technology community has a key role to play.

Promising partnerships to enhance autonomous capabilities

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(L-R) Brendan Williams (Boeing/Insitu Pacific), Hasan Acar (AOS), Damien O’Brien (Insitu Pacific), Chatura Nagahawatte (DST), Andrew Lucas (AOS), Andrew Duggan (Insitu Pacific), Simon Ng (DST) during DST Partnerships Week in Melbourne.
(L-R) Brendan Williams (Boeing/Insitu Pacific), Hasan Acar (AOS), Damien O’Brien (Insitu Pacific), Chatura Nagahawatte (DST), Andrew Lucas (AOS), Andrew Duggan (Insitu Pacific), Simon Ng (DST) during DST Partnerships Week in Melbourne.
DST Group is partnering with industry and academia to develop a prototype robotic teaming system.

The human science behind our Navy ship design

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Susan Cockshell reviews a model used to stimulate discussions about operations room designs.
Susan Cockshell reviews a model used to stimulate discussions about operations room designs.
The 2016 Defence White Paper confirmed that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will have nine next-generation frigates hitting the water during the 2020s.

Zenka Mathys receives PSM in Queen’s Birthday honours

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Zenka Mathys receives PSM in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Zenka Mathys receives PSM in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Congratulations to Zenka Mathys who was awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday honours.

AM for DST Group Aeronautical Engineer in Queen’s Birthday Honours

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Loris Molent receives AM in the Queen's Birthday honours.
Loris Molent receives AM in the Queen's Birthday honours.
DST Group's Loris Molent has been recognised in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday honours.

Defence celebrates National Reconciliation Week

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Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC, Warrant Officer Class One (Rtd) Roy Mundine, OAM, Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinski and Mr Harry Allie unveil the female version of "The Song Cycle of the Seven Sisters" by Artist Anthony Walker during the 'Education as a Life Long Journey' event.
Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC, Warrant Officer Class One (Rtd) Roy Mundine, OAM, Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinski and Mr Harry Allie unveil the female version of "The Song Cycle of the Seven Sisters" by Artist Anthony Walker during the 'Education as a Life Long Journey' event.
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky opened the Defence Reconciliation event at the Australian War Memorial on Monday 30 May.

Hypersonic flight success

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DST Group and the US Air Force Research Laboratory completed an experimental hypersonic flight out of the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.
DST Group and the US Air Force Research Laboratory completed an experimental hypersonic flight out of the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.
DST Group and the US Air Force Research Laboratory successfully completed an experimental hypersonic flight.

Assistant Innovation Minister commends research partnership

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(L-R) Mr Rob Hickey (QUT), Mr Jeff Connolly (Siemens), Mr Wyatt Roy MP (Assistant Innovation Minister), Prof Carol Dickenson (QUT) and Mr Robert Jarvis (DST).
(L-R) Mr Rob Hickey (QUT), Mr Jeff Connolly (Siemens), Mr Wyatt Roy MP (Assistant Innovation Minister), Prof Carol Dickenson (QUT) and Mr Robert Jarvis (DST).
A three-way research agreement has seen Siemens Germany deliver a prototype high temperature superconducting (HTS) motor.

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