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  1. Government invests in Defence Industry - 14 March, 2013

    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 Demonstrator Program.

  2. DSTO on the cutting edge of maritime security - 7 March, 2013

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

    The Adelaide laboratory of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) continues to play an essential role in maritime research for the future security of Australia.

  3. Minister Snowdon updated on DSTO research - 4 March, 2013

    Mr Snowdon with future submarine project officers, staff working in support of HMAS Choules and Bushmaster blast protection researchers.

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

  4. Inaugural Defence Innovation Scholarship awarded - 27 February, 2013

    Luke Vandewater, recipient of the inaugural Aerospace Australia Defence Innovation Scholarship

    The inaugural $10,000 Aerospace Australia Defence Innovation Scholarship has been awarded to budding scientist and engineer Luke Vandewater of Swinburne University.

  5. Agreement to usher in enhanced security response - 15 February, 2013

    Chief Defence Scientist Alex Zelinsky (right) and ANSTO CEO Adi Paterson (left) sign an agreement of cooperation

    A new research agreement between two top Australian science and technology organisations will reduce risk for police and emergency services personnel and make the nation safer.