Tanya Monro

Today marks 5 years serving as Australia's Chief Defence Scientist. It's a privilege to lead DSTG & establish ASCA -the Advanced Strategic Capability Accelerator. Fitting to mark this by presenting the keynote at a US conference. We've kicked goals, but there's much more to do.

This year's International Women's Day theme is #BalanceTheScales - justice being at the core of a civil society. Good to hear from our political leaders their commitment to realising the potential of all of our citizens.

So good to be here to see Michael Wear win the first Indigenous Science Prize at the #PMPrizes

#DSTG space engineer Franke Agenbag was recently named the Engineers Australia Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year for South Australia. She received the honour alongside Australia’s first astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Congratulations! 👏

#DSTG is supporting a national effort to unravel the secrets of venom through the new Australian Venom Innovation and Discovery Initiative! Our talented Genomics and Biotechnology team are using their expertise in genomics and medical toxicology to contribute to the program.

Read our landmark #Science2035 report: bit.ly/ASAF2035

Thank you Komal and Jafar for your outstanding work, contributimg to the Defence of Australia. @DefenceScience

Defence scientists are supporting the shift to sustainability by investigating the properties of renewable fuels. Find out about their chemistry detective work: spr.ly/6010fSWL4 #ScienceWeek

How do you navigate in the open ocean without GPS? Nicole is using Quantum science to support #YourADF by taking on this challenging puzzle. Find out more: spr.ly/6015fqrqB #ScienceWeek

#DSTG and industry are taking quantum sensors out of the lab and testing them at sea. Defence scientists and @Australian_Navy partnered with @qctrlHQ to demonstrate a quantum gravimeter. This promising tech offers a way of navigating without GPS: spr.ly/6012fK2es

#DSTG has signed its first science and technology project arrangement with India! 🇦🇺 🇮🇳 The inaugural #collaboration will seek to improve the early detection and tracking of submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles. Read more here: spr.ly/60104ljUs

👏 Congratulations! Professor Simon Barter has been recognised on the world stage for a 47-year DSTG and @RMIT research career contributing to aircraft safety. 💡 ✈️ The Plantema Medal is a fitting honour for a globally respected leader in the science of metal fatigue.

AU 🇦🇺 is leading the way in over-the-horizon radar systems thanks to over 50 years of deep collaboration between defence scientists, industry and #YourADF. #JORN, operated by @AusAirForce, grew from humble origins in DSTG to be the finest operational OTHR network in the world.

Canada's decision to turn to Australia for help in beefing up its defence of the Arctic has raised eyebrows in the defence industry. ab.co/4kmCyd3

@MeghansMole Real footage of Meghan trimming her roses …

⚛️ We are excited to announce a new cutting-edge #quantum research project for #DSTG! Funded by the @AustralianArmy, this innovative project aims to deliver one of the hardest components of a quantum-secure timing network – a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link!

The main objective of the Buccaneer Main Mission is to collect high-frequency (HF) measurements in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to better understand radio-frequency (RF) propagation through the ionosphere. The satellite bus was designed by local Adelaide company @inovortech.

Successful launch!

Wonderful conversation between Prof David Lloyd and the Governor General Sam Mostyn about the primacy of care in the future of Australia. #UASolutionsSummit25

Minister Husic talks to the importance of not talking down Australian Science. We can do really hard things. #NPC

While still an extremely low possibility, asteroid 2024 YR4's impact probability with Earth has increased from about 1% to a 2.3% chance on Dec. 22, 2032. As we observe the asteroid more, the impact probability will become better known. More: go.nasa.gov/3WNhxyQ