Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

A strategy to leverage Australia’s scientific might in #Defence has been released today. 'Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together' is Defence’s 10-year vision for Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T). The new strategy will foster emerging technology and enable the development of disruptive military capabilities to deliver asymmetric advantage for #YourADF. ‘The strategy balances the rapid and accelerated delivery of asymmetric innovations with longer-term foundational scientific research in areas with the highest potential to deliver enhanced capability and advantage.’ – Professor Tanya Monro AC, Chief Defence Scientist. 💡 Learn more: http://spr.ly/6047oD3ZB #ADSTAR24

Canada and Australia are strengthening our defence science and technology research relationship to fast-track advanced missile technologies and inform next-generation defence solutions. Under a new project arrangement, #DSTG and Defence Research and Development Canada | Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada will collaborate on research to understand emerging missile threats, and develop detection, monitoring, targeting and counter-measure technologies.    Read the Joint Statement on Canada-Australia Partnership on Emerging Missile Defence Research: https://lnkd.in/gdm4ut4a   📷 The Australia-Canada Advanced Counter-Hypersonic Experimentation (ACACHE) Project Arrangement signing with Assistant Deputy Minister Dr Jaspinder Komal (DRDC), Chief Defence Scientist Prof Tanya Monro, AC (DSTG) and project team members. #hypersonics #defence #research

🚨 1 week until DHSS 2024! Haven't registered for the Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS)? Don't worry there's still time! DHSS registrations are still open, please visit the DHSS webpage for further details - https://lnkd.in/gx-VaMtt The DHSS is Australia’s principal forum for exploring how human sciences research can enhance Defence capability. This year, join us from 02-04 December at Deakin University Downtown (Melbourne CBD) for three days of innovative discussions and collaboration, focused on - Driving Asymmetric Advantage through Human Sciences.

Gary Stewart, chief executive QinetiQ Australia Sector and Chief Defence Scientist Prof Tanya Monro, AC, celebrate at the opening of QinetiQ’s state-of-the-art South Australian research facility at Mawson Lakes. The first-of-its-kind research facility will support several key programs including the Directed Energy Program, in partnership with #DSTG, to support the establishment and commercialisation of a high energy laser capability in Australia, drawing on the company’s expertise from QinetiQ’s parent company, a member of the DragonFire consortium on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence.

Highlights from the 16th annual Australia-Singapore S&T Forum - Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro AC met with Singapore's Chief Defence Scientist Mr. Tan Peng Yam committed to further projects and a deeper and more strategically aligned partnership. Professor Monro also honoured Mr. Tan with a Gold Commendation award for his dedication to the Defence Science and Technology partnership. A strong step forward in collaboration! #AustraliaSingapore #DefenceScience #Collaboration

✨ Hot off the press! Careers with STEM magazine have released their latest edition featuring Defence Australia! Discover the exciting opportunities a #STEM career in Defence could offer you, and how #DefenceScience is pushing boundaries, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, and shaping the future of technology. 💡 🚀 The latest Careers with STEM edition is available here: http://spr.ly/6040SzFCq

💡 ASCA's inaugural Pitch Day held at ADSTAR provided 24 organisations the opportunity to showcase their innovations to #Defence. An initiative under the Defence Industry Development Strategy, #ASCA_Aus pitch days ensure #YourADF remains aware of new capabilities and innovations, and provides an opportunity for collaboration across the defence innovation ecosystem. All 24 participants are currently under stage two evaluation. Enjoy some of the incredible pitches and participant feedback we captured on the day 📽 #pitchdays #innovation #Defence #collaboration

📢 Registrations are now OPEN for the Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS)! DHSS is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability. This year the symposium will be held from 02-04 December at Deakin University Downtown (Melbourne CBD). At DHSS great ideas will be transformed into innovative solutions, through national and international partnerships between Defence, academia, and industry. Further information (including registration details), are available on the DHSS webpage - http://spr.ly/6043qN4cH

Still not over #ADSTAR2024 or didn't get a chance to join us? Not to worry, be sure to save the date for ADSTAR 2026! 📆 4-6 August 2026 📍 South Australia For more information and updates, visit the ADSTAR website: https://lnkd.in/gy_nFc4 Don't forget to subscribe and be the first to receive key ADSTAR announcements.

Australia was proud to host the Five Eyes Science and Technology Principals’ Annual Meeting in Adelaide from 23-26 September. This partnership remains a vital element of our security settings, through which we significantly enhance our situational awareness and leverage our diversity for strategic advantage. A delegation of more than 30 attended, including Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Research and Development Canada (Dr Jaspinder Komal), the UK’s Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor (Dr Nick Joad), Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist (Professor Tanya Monro), New Zealand’s Chief Defence Scientist (Dr David Galligan), and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (Dr Aprille J. Ericsson).