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Essential answers to complex questions

12 December 2019

The ADF is backed with some of the most advanced technology in the world, but keeping it current is a challenge experts from the Defence Science and Technology are responsible for meeting.

Home of the Black Box celebrates 80 years

27 November 2019

DST's research laboratory in Melbourne is celebrating 80 years at its Fishermans Bend location.

The science behind smooth landings on the high seas

26 November 2019

Dr Hurmat Ain began her defence science career two years ago with a DST team focused on improving helicopter systems effectiveness for Defence.

Minister's Award for world-leading data surveillance algorithm

20 November 2019

Dr Neil Gordon has been awarded the 2019 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for his research that led to one of most important surveillance algorithms of the past 50 years.

Improving the fidelity of our virtual worlds

20 November 2019

New starter James Moran is participating in DST's Research and Innovation Graduate Program, and now has a four-month rotation with a team analysing aircraft capability.

South Australia's defence supercomputing centre underway

13 November 2019

Construction of a next-generation High Performance Computing Centre (HPCC) in Adelaide will kick off this month, with the awarding of a $57 million contract to South Australian-based company Hansen Yuncken.

Expanding and exploiting our understanding of the ocean

12 November 2019

Defence scientists Dr Mike Greening and Holly McNabb are at the heart of DST's support to RAN environmental forecasting.

Underwater Collision Research Facility opens in Launceston

18 October 2019

The new Underwater Collision Research Facility (UCRF) has been officially unveiled at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston.

Jettisoning Navy’s maritime hitchhikers

7 October 2019

Blistering barnacles, these are some novel anti-fouling solutions.

Shining a light on our maritime science at PACIFIC 2019

4 October 2019

Above, on the surface and in the depths of the ocean - we're there.