Tag: Defence Science and Technology Group

Space

Fleet demonstrates world’s smallest SATCOM

Fleet Space Technologies claims to now operate the world’s smallest satellite capable of supporting voice communications, following a successful demonstration for the Department of Defence. During a live demonstration hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Group, Fleet updated the software of its Centauri-4 satellite while in low-earth orbit,...

Defence scientists want ‘stocktake’ of robotics laws

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The motley of laws and regulations that apply to robotics must be reviewed in order to pinpoint barriers and growth opportunities for the fledgling sector, the Defence Science and...

Defence cranks targets for women in technical roles

Posted on   |  by James Riley
With more attention and more money being applied to building local defence capability, the Department of Defence has set ambitious new targets for getting more STEM-qualified women into technical...

Dismay over handling of Defence innovation reboot

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Local defence innovators have reacted with alarm to the initial structure proposed for the new $3.4 billion Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, aimed at getting technology outcomes for Defence moving...

Aust, UK to deepen non-AUKUS defence research ties

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia and the United Kingdom will deepen defence research ties as early bilateral quantum tech collaboration shows signs of success, according to the top defence scientists from both nations....

Research should not be limited by national priorities: Foley

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s chief scientist has highlighted the importance of not limiting the scope of fundamental research and suggested it shouldn’t be bound by national research priorities. Dr Cathy Foley was...

Dutton drops $14m hypersonic research precinct on Brisbane

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A $14 million Defence research precinct has opened in Brisbane to facilitate collaborative research on hypersonic technology between industry, universities, and international partners. The precinct can accommodate more than...

Defence targets female STEM academics in diversity push

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Defence Force’s science and technology division is offering academics lucrative salaries and perks to entice them into a Defence career change, under a 12-month program with pre-determined gender...

Defence scientists and industry collaboration

Posted on   |  by James Riley
We all know that Australia lags on any measure of collaboration between science and industry, but changes are underway in the defence field. Defence science as we know it...