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Five-year strategic plan for Defence science

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Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon and CDS Alex Zelinsky holding a copy of the DSTO Strategic Plan 2013-18
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon and CDS Alex Zelinsky holding a copy of the DSTO Strategic Plan 2013-18
A blueprint for future scientific advice and technology support to Defence was today launched by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon.

Chief Defence Scientist delivers lessons on innovation

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Dr Alex Zelinsky in front of a large photograph of a submarine.
The Warren Centre Innovation Lecture series is a premier event in Australia's science and engineering community.
Dr Alex Zelinsky delivered the first of the 2013 Innovation Lecture series in Sydney last night.

DSTO scientist awarded science excellence award

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Portrait photo of Mark McKenzie.
Mark McKenzie, recipient of the South Australian Science Excellence Award for 'Early Career STEM Professional - Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering'.
DSTO physicist Mark McKenzie has been awarded a South Australian Science Excellence Award for 2013.

Pearcey Medal awarded to Chief Defence Scientist

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Dr Alex Zelinsky, after receiving the Pearcey Medal, with Senator Kate Lundy.
Dr Alex Zelinsky, after receiving the Pearcey Medal, with Senator Kate Lundy.
Dr Alex Zelinsky has been awarded the 2013 Pearcey Medal.

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.

Young Australian scientist cracks international award

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Portrait of Chris Wallbrink, recipient of the 2013 Jaap Schijve Award.
Dr Chris Wallbrink, research scientist with DSTO, has won the 2013 Jaap Schijve Award for outstanding contribution to the scientific advancement of managing fatigue and damage tolerance in aircraft.
DSTO's Dr Chris Wallbrink is the first Australian to receive the international Jaap Schijve award for young aeronautical engineers.

Minister Snowdon updated on DSTO research

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Mr Snowdon with future submarine project officers, staff working in support of HMAS Choules and Bushmaster blast protection researchers.
Mr Snowdon with future submarine project officers, staff working in support of HMAS Choules and Bushmaster blast protection researchers.
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel has discussed DSTO research during a visit to Melbourne laboratories.

DST Group at the Cutting Edge of Maritime Security

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Senator the Hon David Feeney (left) with Deputy Chief Defence Scientist Dr Warren Harch (right) meeting to discuss Maritime Security and other areas of Defence and national security.
Senator the Hon David Feeney (left) with Deputy Chief Defence Scientist Dr Warren Harch (right)
The Adelaide laboratory of the DSTO continues to play an essential role in maritime research for the future security of Australia.

Indigenous Youth Science Forum visits DSTO Stirling

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Sonar scientist David Matthews (centre rear) demonstrates the acoustic vibration properties of aluminium bars to indigenous students.
Sonar scientist David Matthews (centre rear) demonstrates the acoustic vibration properties of aluminium bars to indigenous students.
Students visited DSTO to gain exposure to science in industry.

DSTO demonstrates vision technology for defence vehicles

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The vision technology system on a defence land vehicle.
Desert Owl on display at the Puckapunyal Army training facility.
Technology has been developed to enhance awareness of targets and threats to ground vehicles.

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