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Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – delivering More, Together
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Our high achievers
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Air, land and sea vehicles
Autonomous systems
Chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN)
Cyber
Electronic warfare
Human science
Information and communications
Operations analysis
Propulsion and energy
Surveillance and space
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Explore our research activities
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Upcoming events
Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR)
National Science Week
Emerging Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposium (EDTAS)
Defence Human Sciences Symposium
International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS)
Past events
Partner with us
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Safeguarding Australia through Biotechnology Response and Engagement (SABRE) Alliance
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Defence Science and Technology Group
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.
DSTG researchers recognised for advancing sovereign uncrewed aerial capability
World Quantum Day 2026
Researchers to create a new energy source for Defence
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Collaboration
Supporting STEM undergraduates – everyone’s a winner
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
AI technology rises to the challenge
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.
Awards and recognition
The stars aligned for this DSTG scientist
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.
Collaboration
Camouflage challenges in the age of drones and AI
Defence scientist Dr Bin Lee has completed a year-long posting to Quebec to conduct camouflage pattern research with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) counterparts.
Our Science
Liquid lenses for better satellite monitoring
The Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility's (HIAF) space irradiation beamline has played a vital role in an exciting first for the Australian space industry: the first time that Australian space radiation testing has been done on an Australian space payload.
Our People
Seeking flight clearance for 3D-printed aerospace components
Over the last four years, Dr Stephen Sun has become DSTG's resident subject matter expert in the assessment of the quality and reliability of aerospace components fabricated using additive manufacturing. Learn more about this exciting area of research.
Our Science
Vitrimer composites - game-changing super materials?
Since their discovery in 2011, self-healing vitrimer polymers have been shown to address the limitations of both thermoset and thermoplastic materials. It’s an application that is not well understood and offers exciting opportunities for Defence.
Our Science
One giant step for resilient tactical satellite communications
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.
Collaboration
Bold new vision for sensor and effector development
Dr Joe Fabrizio, who leads DSTG's research in radio frequency (RF) sensing & electronic warfare, says his team is implementing a bold new vision for the Sensor & Trials Facility (STF) as a collaborative hub with a permanent trials network at its nucleus.
Event
Gathering in Hawaii to strengthen Defence S&T collaboration
The Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference in Hawaii is a leading forum for collaboration, and the exploration of opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation with the United States Department of Defense.
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Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – delivering More, Together
Discover DSTG
DSTG at a glance
About DSTG
Our role
Our value proposition
Our leadership
Our divisions
Our facilities and research centres
Our high achievers
Our history
Our innovations
Our science
Air, land and sea vehicles
Autonomous systems
Chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN)
Cyber
Electronic warfare
Human science
Information and communications
Operations analysis
Propulsion and energy
Surveillance and space
Weapons systems
Explore our research activities
Publications
Scientific publications
Books and brochures
Fact sheets
Innovators and Aviators
Plans, reviews and discussion papers
Events
Upcoming events
Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR)
National Science Week
Emerging Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposium (EDTAS)
Defence Human Sciences Symposium
International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS)
Past events
Partner with us
Opportunities
Industry
University
Community
Australian government agencies
International government agencies
Defence Research, Innovation and Collaboration Security (DRICS)
Access our expertise and facilities
Access our technology
Search our partnerships
Safeguarding Australia through Biotechnology Response and Engagement (SABRE) Alliance
Careers
NAVIGATE
Student opportunities
STEM Careers
Defence Graduate Program: Research and Innovation Stream
Indigenous opportunities
Applying for a job at DSTG
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Equity, diversity and inclusion at DSTG
Job vacancies
Media Centre
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