DMTC is calling for expressions of interest for Round 3 of its Medical Countermeasures Program. NOTE: The deadline for submission of EOIs has now passed. Further enquiries can be submitted by email
Posted by Harry Baxter on February 28th, 2018 Tagged: Countermeasures, CSIRO, defence technology, DST, innovation, research
The CEO of the DMTC, Dr Mark Hodge, appeared before the joint parliamentary inquiry into ‘The benefits and risks of a Bipartisan Australian Defence Agreement as a basis of planning for, and funding of, Australian Defence capability’ on 23 February. Dr Hodge’s opening statement to the committee is available here.
Posted by Harry Baxter on February 26th, 2018 Tagged: collaboration, defence technology, DMTC, research, technologyDMTC is proud to announce the release of its latest Annual Report, which is available online and is currently being distributed to key stakeholders.
The report summarises the activities and achievements of the DMTC community for the July 2016 – June 2017 period and highlights continuing efforts to deliver enhanced Defence capabilities while also investing in Australian industrial capacity and in the research leaders of the future.
Our report also looks forward to opportunities and strategic developments for DMTC and its industry and research partners in 2018 and beyond.
View from our Publications page.
Posted by DMTC on December 8th, 2017 Tagged: collaboration, defence technology, DMTC, innovation, research, technologyDMTC congratulates Defence scientist, Ms Zenka Mathys, PSM, who has won the 2017 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science for improving fire safety for Navy ships, submarines and crew.
Ms Mathys is also a member of the DMTC Project 9.14 team, looking to advance blast and shock testing methodologies.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, congratulated Ms Mathys (from Defence Science and Technology’s Maritime Division) for her outstanding scientific achievement in developing fire protection systems which have contributed significantly to the survivability of Navy platforms.
“Ms Mathys is a very deserving winner of this important defence science award,” Minister Payne said.
The annual Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science recognises original and outstanding contributions capable of enhancing Australia’s defence effectiveness and efficiency.
More information is available here.
Pictured (l-r) Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Ms Zenka Mathys, Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC. Image courtesy of the Department of Defence