Tag: Defence Science and Technology Group
Australia-Japan laser trials mark step towards advanced defence manufacturing
The Australian Government has highlighted the successful field trials of a co-developed high-energy laser in South Australia as a milestone in defence collaboration between Australia and Japan, with the project also supporting plans for advanced manufacturing in Australia.
Defence scientist recognised for advancing Australia’s sovereign rocket propulsion capability
A Defence scientist has been recognised for his contribution to Australia's sovereign defence capability, with the Department of Defence announcing Andrew Hart as the recipient of the 2026 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Australian gov’t taps AML3D for marine components testing
AML3D has inked a contract with the Australian Government Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to supply components for testing in marine applications.
Six defence research projects secure $900K funding in South Australia
Six projects have secured nearly $900,000 in funding through the seventh round of the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund (CRF).
SmartSat launches collaborative effort to create AI-enabled autonomous spacecraft
SmartSat is spearheading a three-year, $7 million collaborative project to manufacture new artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous spacecraft.
SmartSat launches CHORUS prototype for safer military communications
SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), Australia's space research centre, has unveiled the Compact Hybrid Optical-RF User Segment (CHORUS) prototype terminal to create more stable and secured military satellite communications at the 15th Australian Space Forum.
Satellite startup Fleet lands $6.4m Australian defence contract
Adelaide-based Fleet Space Technologies has inked a $6.4 million contract with Australia’s Defence Space Command, marking the satellite tech startup’s first defence contract.
Defence issues solicitation for high-temperature structure research proposals
The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has called on Australian industry, universities, and research firms to submit research proposals that would support the...
Developing cutting-edge lasers for the defence and manufacturing sectors
A new project led by University of South Australia (UniSA) Professor David Lancaster in collaboration with the University of Adelaide has been awarded a...
QinetiQ Australia secures $100m Defence contract
Defence has inked a $100 million contract with QinetiQ Australia that will see 85 company employees continue to work at Defence Science and Technology...
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
