Defence Science and Technology Group - Australia

At DHSS great ideas will be transformed into innovative solutions, through national and international partnerships between Defence, academia, and industry. Be a part of the solution! Abstracts will be open for submission in June - watch this space.

📢 The Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS) is coming to Adelaide University! Put the dates in your diary: 📆 17-19 November 2026

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Australia 🇦🇺, Japan 🇯🇵 and the United States 🇺🇸 have signed a new defence science and technology agreement to strengthen composite aircraft materials testing—supporting safer, more resilient military air platforms. ✈️ #DefenceScienceandTech #Airpower #Innovation

2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program Today, the Australian Government released the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, setting out a clear plan to respond to Australia’s strategic circumstances and keep Australians safe. Together, the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program documents outline how Defence will identify, prioritise and deliver the capabilities needed in an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable strategic environment. The 2026 Integrated Investment Program includes an additional $14 billion over the next four years and $53 billion over the decade, through Defence funding, estate modernisation and alternative financing where appropriate. This significant increase in investment is supported by major reforms, including the establishment of the Defence Delivery Agency and the Government’s response to the Estate Audit, ensuring stronger accountability, value for money and faster delivery of capability. Find out more ➡️ spr.ly/6016B64YEk

Australia’s first National Defence Strategy in action 🎬 #youradf is a larger, more lethal and more prepared ADF that is in a better place to defend Australia and its interests. Watch @RichardMarlesMP Press Club address tomorrow where he will launch the 2026 NDS.

⚛️ Today is #WorldQuantumDay and we’re celebrating the scientists, engineers and innovators turning #quantum theory into real-world technology. Watch the video to see how #DSTG experts test the boundaries of what’s possible, every day.

Closing date amendment for Monday 18 May 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time).

📣 Call for Innovation The @ASCA_Aus Emerging & Disruptive Technologies Program is seeking Persistent and Pervasive ISR solutions from Australian industry and research. Submit via AusTender by Friday 15 May. spr.ly/6010B6xY4p #ISR #DefenceInnovation

@AMCTasmania 👉 More information available here: spr.ly/6016B6okvE 📷 Photos by: Kaushik Rajarathnam

A new secure Common User Facility has opened at the @AMCTasmania bringing Defence, industry & academia together on sensitive research. Part of a $30m #DSTG partnership and fully operational in late March. #DefenceScience #Maritime #NavalCapability #Innovation

@QDSAlliance @DSC_WA 👉 Find out more: defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

A first‑of‑its‑kind #ADSUN research project is advancing waste‑to‑energy solutions to support Defence operations in northern Australia. Led by @QDSAlliance and @DSC_WA, the project will turn operational waste into usable power for #YourADF.

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🌊 For 20+ years, Bluelink has helped us understand the ocean in real-time - from planning routes to improving sonar performance and avoiding counter-detection. Today, on #WorldMeteorologicalDay we’re celebrating the science behind Australia’s maritime edge. #DSTG #Bluelink

🌏 Harmony Week is an opportunity to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity and the many backgrounds that shape us as a nation. We are proud of our diverse workforce, drawn from the Australian community we serve, where nearly half of all Australians have a parent born overseas.

Moments from our DSTEM Conference 2026 ⚡📸. A showcase of innovation, collaboration and 10 years of STEM impact. 2027 Graduate applications are now open! #DSTEM2026 #DSTG #DefenceScience #DefenceIndustry #STEM #Innovation

🌏 Celebrating International Women’s Day and the women who strengthen Defence. The theme, Balance the Scales, reminds us every woman deserves safety, respect, and opportunity #IWD2026

🔋 National Battery Day 2026 - DSTG is developing safer, higher performance batteries from nickel‑zinc to new Australian Li‑ion chemistries. Australia’s future Defence platforms and systems need advanced, sovereign energy solutions.

Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 👩🔬✨ Meet Natalie Withington, a molecular biologist growing mini livers using stem cells + 3D bioprinting to help Defence find safer treatments for chemical agent exposure. 🇦🇺🔬 #WomenInSTEM #DSTG #STEM #Innovation