Media Releases
Teams shortlisted to do battle in robot challenge - 2 November, 2009
Twelve teams from five countries have been shortlisted to compete in the first round of the MAGIC 2010 robot challenge, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Greg Combet, announced today.
DSTO helps deliver enhanced satellite capability - 13 October, 2009
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) has helped deliver enhanced capability and extra capacity for Australia\'s satellite defence communications system, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Greg Combet said today.
Physical Standards for Military Service to be Benchmarked - 21 August, 2009
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced the establishment of a Centre of Expertise to accurately evaluate the physical requirements of service in military occupations.
Enhanced Virtual World for Test-Driving Aircraft - 21 August, 2009
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today opened a $1.7 million upgrade of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) flight simulation research facility at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), which will provide crucial support for future military aircraft.
Novel air cargo scanner wins DSTO Eureka prize - 18 August, 2009
A novel, high-resolution air cargo scanner, developed by the CSIRO, has won the 2009 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security sponsored by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO).
Scientific analysis key to mystery over loss of HMAS SYDNEY II - 14 August, 2009
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.
International Challenge To Develop Military Robots - 13 July, 2009
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced a million dollar international competition challenging research organisations to build fully autonomous ground robots able to operate effectively in military operations.
US Systems expert to speak at D&I Conference - 1 July, 2009
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 Defence and Industry Conference in Adelaide on Thursday, 2 July 2009.
New Defence Technology Proposals - 26 June, 2009
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that new technology that promises to significantly reduce the risks for Navy divers is among seven technology proposals to be funded by Defence.
Trialling hypersonic flight at Woomera - 22 May, 2009
Next-generation air vehicles with the potential to dramatically reduce inter-continental travel times are now one step closer to reality with the successful completion of preliminary hypersonic flight trials at the Woomera Test Range.
Cyber Security Vital for Protecting Australia's Economy - 13 May, 2009
Cyber security is absolutely vital for protecting both the defence networks and the Australian economic systems, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, said recently.
A smarter Defence for a more complex world - 4 May, 2009
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, announced that the 2009 Defence White Paper outlines significant improvements in the ability for Defence to defeat future threats and adapt to new challenges.
DSTO Laboratories for the Future - 4 May, 2009
DSTO to receive a rolling program of technology upgrades as a result of the Defence White Paper.
Australian Defence Science Recognised Internationally - 31 March, 2009
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, congratulated Defence corrosion expert Dr Bruce Hinton on winning the prestigious 2009 Frank Newman Speller Award, from the US-based professional organisation NACE International.
Biodiversity and Conservation Student wins the first Defence Indigenous Science Scholarship - 18 March, 2009
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, presented Macquarie University student, Kurtis Lindsay with the first Defence Science Indigenous Scholarship in Canberra recently.
Keeping Defence Science Cutting Edge - 13 March, 2009
Fresh perspectives and new ideas have been brought to the Defence Science and Technology Organisation with the first meeting of the DSTO Advisory Board in Canberra recently.
$13 million to fast-track Defence innovation - 10 March, 2009
Four successfully demonstrated Defence technology projects are to have their development fast-tracked, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP announced today.
Insect Vision: The guiding force for smarter weapons - 10 March, 2009
Studying how insects see and navigate has resulted in a smart weapon seeker and guidance technology, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP announced recently.
Inspiring future aviators at the Avalon Airshow 2009 - 10 March, 2009
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, spoke today at the opening ceremony for the Avalon Airshow 2009 at the Avalon Airport, Victoria.
$85M Defence Materials Technology Center Opens - 19 February, 2009
The Australian Government today launched an $85 million Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) in Bendigo, Victoria, aimed at researching futuristic materials for the Defence industry.
Testing new technologies to protect Australia's ports and harbours. - 2 February, 2009
Sydney Harbour will be scene of simulated attack from boats, divers and underwater vehicles in the Kondari Trial.