Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) addresses Defence and national security challenges by providing scientific advice and solutions, working closely with the Australian science, technology, and innovation eco-system.

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) | 51,277 followers on LinkedIn. DSTG is at the forefront of Defence science &amp; technology to defend Australia and its national interests. | Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is the Australian government&#39;s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests. DSTG delivers expert, impartial advice and innovative solutions for the Department of Defence and other elements of national security.

DSTG’s vision is to be a world leader in defence science and technology – indispensable in transforming the Australian Defence Force and Australia’s national security.

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A strategy to leverage Australia’s scientific might in #Defence has been released today. 'Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together' is Defence’s 10-year vision for Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T). The new strategy will foster emerging technology and enable the development of disruptive military capabilities to deliver asymmetric advantage for #YourADF . ‘The strategy balances the rapid and accelerated delivery of asymmetric innovations with longer-term foundational scientific research in areas with the highest potential to deliver enhanced capability and advantage.’ – Professor Tanya Monro AC , Chief Defence Scientist. 💡 Learn more: http://spr.ly/6047oD3ZB #ADSTAR24

Highlights from the 16th annual Australia-Singapore S&T Forum - Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro AC met with Singapore's Chief Defence Scientist Mr. Tan Peng Yam committed to further projects and a deeper and more strategically aligned partnership. Professor Monro also honoured Mr. Tan with a Gold Commendation award for his dedication to the Defence Science and Technology partnership. A strong step forward in collaboration! #AustraliaSingapore #DefenceScience #Collaboration

✨ Hot off the press! Careers with STEM magazine have released their latest edition featuring Defence Australia ! Discover the exciting opportunities a #STEM career in Defence could offer you, and how #DefenceScience is pushing boundaries, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, and shaping the future of technology. 💡 🚀 The latest Careers with STEM edition is available here: http://spr.ly/6040SzFCq

💡 ASCA's inaugural Pitch Day held at ADSTAR provided 24 organisations the opportunity to showcase their innovations to #Defence . An initiative under the Defence Industry Development Strategy, #ASCA_Aus pitch days ensure #YourADF remains aware of new capabilities and innovations, and provides an opportunity for collaboration across the defence innovation ecosystem. All 24 participants are currently under stage two evaluation. Enjoy some of the incredible pitches and participant feedback we captured on the day 📽 #pitchdays #innovation #Defence #collaboration

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📢 Registrations are now OPEN for the Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS)! DHSS is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability. This year the symposium will be held from 02-04 December at Deakin University Downtown (Melbourne CBD). At DHSS great ideas will be transformed into innovative solutions, through national and international partnerships between Defence, academia, and industry. Further information (including registration details), are available on the DHSS webpage - http://spr.ly/6043qN4cH

Still not over #ADSTAR2024 or didn't get a chance to join us? Not to worry, be sure to save the date for ADSTAR 2026! 📆 4-6 August 2026 📍 South Australia For more information and updates, visit the ADSTAR website: https://lnkd.in/gy_nFc4 Don't forget to subscribe and be the first to receive key ADSTAR announcements.

Australia was proud to host the Five Eyes Science and Technology Principals’ Annual Meeting in Adelaide from 23-26 September. This partnership remains a vital element of our security settings, through which we significantly enhance our situational awareness and leverage our diversity for strategic advantage. A delegation of more than 30 attended, including Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Research and Development Canada (Dr Jaspinder Komal), the UK’s Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor (Dr Nick Joad), Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist (Professor Tanya Monro), New Zealand’s Chief Defence Scientist (Dr David Galligan), and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (Dr Aprille J. Ericsson).

Acoustic materials researcher Dr Gleny Chirima hopes to make our submarines disappear. In her recently-announced Chief Defence Scientist Fellowship, Dr Chirima will investigate an innovative layered viscoelastic coating that could dramatically reduce the signature of undersea vehicles. To learn more about Dr Chirima's work read the full article 'A Layered Approach to Stealthier Undersea Vehicles' available on the #DSTG website: http://spr.ly/6041qpyKH

The ADSTAR 2024 summit was recently hosted in Canberra, bringing the innovation, science and technology ecosystem together to share ideas on a global scale. The summit was an opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen established partnerships across #YourADF , government, industry, and academic sectors, utilising both in-person and hybrid remote engagement to bring communities of interest together.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the ADSTAR Summit! Your participation made the event a remarkable success. Together, we forged new partnerships and strengthened connections across the defence community. We appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to innovation! #ADSTAR24 #ThankYou

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