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Delivering next generation technologies

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A concept image of an Unmanned Aerial System fitted with the new generation of active camouflage that is being developed by UniSA as part of NGTF SBIRD program. (Image credit: UniSA)
A concept image of an Unmanned Aerial System fitted with the new generation of active camouflage that is being developed by UniSA as part of NGTF SBIRD program. (Image credit: UniSA)

The Next Generation Technologies Fund was established with two important objectives in mind: to cultivate a national research base closely aligned with Defence priorities, and to develop critical technologies for Australia's defence and national security.

Celebration and reflection on International Women’s Day

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Professor Tanya Monro (right) with Dr Sylvie Perreau, who received the 2020 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Professor Tanya Monro (right) with Dr Sylvie Perreau, who received the 2020 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

Defence is marking International Women's Day by recognising the achievements of women across the organisation and throughout the world.

Generations of Inspiration on International Women’s Day

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'This International Women's Day, and every day, I look up to my mum as a source of inspiration.'

Students get a taste of a purposeful career in Defence

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Australia's Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro has told a gathering of aspiring STEM professionals that there has 'never been a more exciting time to be working in Defence research and development'.

The future of Defence command and control is agile

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Dr Paul Gaertner is leading Defence's Agile Command and Control STaR Shot.

Revolutionary sensor brings faint objects into focus

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Dr Dennis Delic collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate his SPAD sensor’s ability to detect and track aerial targets.
Dr Dennis Delic collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate his SPAD sensor’s ability to detect and track aerial targets.

Defence is developing cameras so sensitive they can detect individual photons of light.

Investment in Defence innovation paying off

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Australian researchers achieved a stellar result in the inaugural Global-X science challenge.

Towards a fully enabled future soldier

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Pictured outside the augmented reality dome (L-R): Melanie Ralph (Discipline Lead Soldier Autonomy), Tim Bussell (Group Leader Integrated Personnel Protection), Colonel Gerald Berson (Director Diggerworks), WO1 Barry Fawcett (RSM Diggerworks), Major Kevin Davis (Program Manager SA Development).

Researchers are deploying soldiers to a virtual world to assess new technologies.

Bringing researchers together to enhance national security

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Across the science and technology (S&T) community, experts are working on research that helps to keep Australians safe.

Clear lines of communication in hostile environments

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Dr Sylvie Perreau, recipient of the 2020 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science, is focused on keeping wireless communications up and running in hostile environments.

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