DSTG brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across Australia and around the world to address Defence and national security challenges. Our role is to work closely with the Australian science, technology and innovation eco-system to deliver scientific advice and solutions that provide capability enhancement for Defence and the national security community.
News, Events, Opportunities and Videos
Collaboration
We joined with industry partner Fusetec to sponsor a team of four University of Adelaide engineering students to complete their Honours project at the pointy end of identity spoofing.
Event
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents great potential in both the civilian and military domains. It has the potential to deter, shape and change the character of warfare.
Our Science
A laser-shooting sensor on Navy's eye in the sky mapped the seabed and beach for amphibious landings as part of a trial on Exercise Sea Raider.
Awards and recognition
When a young Franke Agenbag searched for constellations in the night sky, she could never have imagined she would grow up to send capability into space.
Our People
The MetaSteerers team awarded the 2023 Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.
Our Science
The postgraduate training initiative will boost the pool of STEM professionals capable of developing solutions to operate safely and effectively in CBRN environments.
Our Science
In an exercise that led to undergraduate skill development and added to our ability to detect several potent neurotoxins, Defence scientist Dr Tristan Kilmartin engaged two students to develop analytical methods for three paralytic shellfish toxins*.
Innovation
How JORN grew from humble origins in the desert to become the finest over-the-horizon radar system in the world.
Our Science
Defence and national security agencies have enlisted the services of Australian researchers to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to improve military decision-making.
Our Science
Following the rapid integration of extant Australian tech over the last year, a team comprising DSTG & Australian academic & industry partners, supported by the SmartSat CRC, recently demonstrated an advanced 'push to talk' voice over satellite system.