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Wanted! Super-smart robots to complete a challenge in 210 minutes

MAGIC 2010 – an international event

MAGIC 2010 is an international competition to develop super-smart robots that can cooperate autonomously in high-risk environments and emergency situations to protect human lives. Selected robots will participate in the Grand Challenge Event in Australia in the lead-up to the Land Warfare Conference...

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Defence Science Access Network (DSAN)

Defence Science Access Network (DSAN)

The Defence Sciences Access Network (DSAN) has been established to encourage more collaboration between industry, particularly small and medium-sized...

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US Systems expert to speak at D&I Conference

Mr Gordon M Kranz

A senior US defence expert on systems and software engineering, Mr Gordon M Kranz, will present a global view on military systems integration at the...

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Summer Vacation Scholarships Now Open

Successful applicants undertake a 12-week research project at a DSTO establishment.

DSTO is now accepting applications for Summer Vacation Scholarship positions.

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