Welcome to DSTO. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO is the Australian Government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests.
Five-year strategic plan for Defence science
A blueprint for future scientific advice and technology support to Defence was today launched by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon.
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JSF model to study electromagnetic effects
On 17 April the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, unveiled a full-scale model of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) which...
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Research driving a new fleet of Army vehicles
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, today joined the Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion to launch a new high-tech military...
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New system has a grip on improvised explosives
A prototype bomb disposal system providing operators a realistic grasp and feel of remote objects could become a vital capability to protect Australian...
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