Defence Science Technology Group's MIST sensor, used for chemical detection on the battlefield.
14 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence capability put to new use

A thumb-sized device for chemical detection has found a new purpose with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Capability & technology
Army Craftsman Ben Hutchings watches as a 3D printer produces an object at the MakerSpace workshop on Latchford Barracks.
14 Aug 2024
Army
News

3D printers breathe life into medical training

Personnel learn to use 3D printers at the Army Logistics Training Centre to make medical aids.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Defence Science and Technology Group researcher Monique Hollick, second from left, and her team at the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales in Toulouse, France.
13 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exploring the global space ecosystem

A Defence Science and Technology Group space researcher has just finished a placement at France’s renowned national space agency.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Travis Doll from 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion demonstrates a welding practice at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
13 Aug 2024
Army
News

Welding course joins friends together

Army personnel worked with Papua New Guinea Defence Force members on a two-month welding course at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Sergeant Steven Richardson with terrain he 3D printed for Bolt Action war game at the Latchford Barracks war-gaming centre.
13 Aug 2024
Army
News

Intuitive 3D printers improve cognitive learning

Visitors to the the MakerSpace at Latchford Barracks learn the fundamentals behind 3D printing and then get to create it.

Capability & technology
Lance Corporal Mitch Adams competing in the Kirra Longboard Klassic at the Gold Coast.
13 Aug 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Soldier hangs five for victory

Defence's longboard riders hung out over the waves for the Kirra Longboard Klassic.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Navy dental surgeon Lieutenant Grace Smalley (left) and dental nurse Able Rate Jamie Shand (right) from 40 Commando perform a dental examination on an Australian Army soldier at the Role 2 Basic medical treatment facility during Exercise Predator's Run at the Bradshaw Field Training Area.
13 Aug 2024
Army
News

Keeping digger's bite to stay in the fight

A UK and Australian military dental team have mitigated the negative impacts that gum pain or toothache can have on an Army section.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Army radiography officer Major Steve Rusman, from the 2nd Health Battalion, and nursing officer Lieutenant Samantha Trapp present to 1st and 3rd year Radiography students, covering Technical Case Studies, Army radiography career development and the benefits of full and part-time service at Central Queensland University.
13 Aug 2024
Army
News

Guest health lecturers get students’ pulses racing

Central Queensland University students heard first-hand experiences about Army radiography during a visit from a group of guest lecturers.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Science and Technology Group's new Minister Counsellor, Doctor Nick Beagley, outside the Australian High Commission in London.
12 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF's senior scientist tackles new role

ADF's senior scientist, Doctor Nick Beagley, is the newest appointed representative in London facilitating the ADF’s scientific research.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Major Lisa Rigby (right) and Ms Donna MacKenzie inspect mosquitos at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Brisbane.
12 Aug 2024
Army
News

Putting the sting on mozzies

Major Lisa Rigby protects Aussie troops by taking on the fight against mosquitoes at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute.

Capability & technology | People & service
An Army soldier from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment participates on the obstacle course during the Duke of Gloucester Cup 2024 at the Jungle Training Area in Tully.
12 Aug 2024
Army
News

Townsville battalion toughs it out for DoG Cup

Infantry soldiers emerged wet, cold and tired from the Tully jungle after battling it out for best battalion in the Duke of Gloucester Cup.

Exercises & training
Personnel from the 1st Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines clear an objective as Battle Group Tiger at Bradshaw training area, NT, during Exercise Predators Run 2024.
12 Aug 2024
Army
News

Tough terrain makes for good soldiering

Framed by rocky features, crocodile-infested rivers and red sunsets, the Bradshaw ranges posed a picturesque but challenging test for soldiers.

Exercises & training