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Addressing Australia’s electronic warfare skills shortage
25 May 2021A new Centre of Expertise and degree course will build the next generation of Old Crows*.
Explosive material processing team wins Comcare safety award
19 May 2021Defence's robotic ordnance-handling facility has enhanced safety by removing humans from hazardous situations.
Armour expert takes out young innovator award
17 May 2021A ballistic armour expert who has developed a way to accurately predict the performance of armour systems on ADF vehicles using virtual explosions has been awarded the 2021 Land Forces Young Innovator award.
A career full of mystery and surprise
17 May 2021Luke Smith has moved from a cadetship into an exciting defence science career at DSTG.
Protecting children by enhancing facial recognition
7 May 2021Defence's ground-breaking biometrics research is being used to combat serious crimes against children.
Global Hawk’s Australian touchdown – 20 years on, the impact is clear
23 April 2021The touchdown of the United States' Global Hawk uncrewed aerial vehicle at RAAF Base Edinburgh on 23 April, 2001 was an exciting achievement in defence S&T.
Seeking contributions to national assessment of Australia’s medical and biotech capabilities
19 April 2021Defence is calling on all Australian medical or biotech businesses and research organisations to contribute to a national assessment of Australia's health security.
Going all out to out-think radar threats
14 April 2021Defence scientist Manik Attygalle is devising unique techniques to keep our military platforms safe.
Cyber at the centre of Defence capability grants for Aussie small businesses
12 April 2021The Morrison Government's strong focus on cyber security has been reinforced in the awarding of up to $3.6 million in grants to 12 small-to-medium businesses as part of a new industry engagement initiative.
When female leaders are the norm, not the exception
8 April 2021Dr Melanie Farrier had a busy 2020, finishing her PhD, leading a combat engineering team through Defence Operation Bushfire Assist, and becoming a Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) Gender Equity and SAGE Manager.