Enlisting a nuclear-skilled future
The University of New South Wales has launched its UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre (UNIC) and will start teaching 50 nuclear-qualified undergraduate engineers this year.
Defence Research
Queensland central to Australian hypersonic research
DSTG researchers recently were chosen to support the joint US-Australia SCIFiRE hypersonics program with the US Air Force Research Laboratory.
‘Game-changer’: How the Ghost Shark will deter coercive behaviour
Uncrewed sub will create uncertainty in the minds of Australia’s potential adversaries and challenge traditional sea power.
Working together to get the best, cutting-edge technology, fast
It is clear that a culture of collaboration is necessary for success, and so is innovation.
RMIT has history working with the defence sector
RMIT has partnered with Australia’s defence sector for more than 100 years. This enduring partnership continues today through research and development with the Department of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
Robotic test has students all at sea
The ADF is preparing the next generation of robotics specialists with a competition of university and high school students to see who can build the most capable autonomous boat.
New software helping forces to hide in plain sight
Just why are Australian warships that particular shade of grey (“Haze Grey” if you’re interested)? And why do Australian soldiers wear that particular type of camouflage?
‘Design Thinking’ approach to messy problems may be the best solution
Australia is on the cusp of massive change in its Defence force structure and planning. Adopting the Design Thinking approach may be just what is required to navigate a new era of significant change.
‘Follow the leader’ autonomous vehicle technology is a game changer for defence
Deakin University and the Australian Army are testing new autonomous ‘leader-follower vehicle technology’ on public roads.
How university help can fix the innovation crisis
To maintain the security of our top-tier economy, we must change how Australia’s university innovation currently connects with industry.
Strix a unique, unmanned bird of prey
If BAE Systems’ new unmanned aerial system Strix looks unusual, it is because it was designed to meet some seemingly incongruous criteria.
Social media platforms are the new battlefields
Social media platforms are the new battlefields where nations and other parties manoeuvre to gain advantage and where disinformation campaigns are the potent new weapons.
Chemical weapons remain a concern
It’s difficult to prevent rogue nations producing or developing chemical weapons in secret. But some sort of action and retaliation is expected for the nations that break the rules.
Take nuclear submarines deal at more than face value
By the time the “optimal pathway” for nuclear-powered submarines was revealed in San Diego last month, after 18 months of intense speculation, almost every detail had already leaked. Most observers assumed one or another of the plans would turn out to be correct; none guessed it would be all them.
Fast, on-the-ground military intelligence gleaned from social media, thanks to AI
Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and the University of Melbourne have developed an artificial intelligence-led platform designed to gather and analyse key intelligence sourced from social media sites.
Flinders delivers focused support
The AUKUS program is an unparalleled advanced manufacturing opportunity that will be one of Australia’s largest ever economic investments. And Flinders University is ready to deliver.
Scientist uses maths theory to keep planes flying safely
Defence scientist Dr Nick Armstrong is using probability theory to help keep defence aircraft safe and ready to fly.
We need advanced technology, ready to use and deploy
Working at the cutting edge of strategic research, our researchers, scientists and innovators are generating technologies that will safeguard our national security as we face the challenges ahead.
CATJAT jammer designed to block IEDs
A new system, called CATJAT, has been designed to neutralise much of the IED threat facing Australian troops.
FracRisk tool keeps Hercules aloft longer
A new software tool will help enormously with safe fleet life management as these aircraft get older.
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