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.

Minister Snowdon updated on DSTO research

Warren Snowdon

The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon has discussed the progress of DSTO research programs during a recent visit to Melbourne laboratories.

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Inaugural Defence Innovation Scholarship awarded

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon

Swinburne University student Luke Vandewater has been awarded the inaugural $10,000 Aerospace Australia Defence Innovation scholarship.

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DSTO on the cutting edge of maritime security

Senator the Hon David Feeney (left) at DSTO Edinburgh with Deputy Chief Defence Scientist Dr Warren Harch (right)

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation's (DSTO) Adelaide laboratory continues to play an essential role in maritime research for Australia's...

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Government invests in Defence Industry

Associate Professor Xiaoke Yi (right) demonstrates new technology to Minister of Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon. Warren Snowdon (left) during a recent visit to the University of Sydney.

The Australian Government has made a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology, under the Capability and Technology...

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