Scientific analysis key to mystery over loss of HMAS SYDNEY II

DSTO's computer-generated simulation.

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today commended the Defence Science and Technology Organisation for its work in support of the Commission of Inquiry into the loss of HMAS Sydney II.

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International Challenge To Develop Military Robots

MAGIC - challenging research organisations around the world to build fully autonomous ground robots.

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced a million dollar international competition challenging research...

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Technology: from the laboratory to the battleground

A counter-improvised explosive device robot uses technology to provide tactile feedback to a remote operator, enabling them to ‘feel’ suspicious objects and interact with them from a safe

The defence industry in Australia is innovative and robust and its researchers are amongst the most respected in the world.

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