DSTO conducts research aimed at providing the Australian Defence Force with a capability edge.

Smarter weapons inspired by nature – BIOSEEKER

Cybird 5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

For a number of years, DSTO has been conducting research into the way insects see and navigate. The ultimate aim of the research is to develop novel low cost, miniaturised and ruggedised detection, tracking and guidance technologies to enhance the use of weapons systems against moving targets in the...

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Supporting the New Air Combat Capability

Joint Strike Fighter

The Australian Defence Force is investigating replacement options for the air combat capabilities currently provided by the F/A-18 and F-111 fleets.

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Support to the C130 Hercules

The C-130 is the work horse of combat airlift

The C-130 Hercules transport aircraft has the longest continuous production run of any aircraft in history and recently celebrated 50 years of service...

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