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Defence Science and Technology Group
DST Group · Defence Science and Technology · DST
1 July 2015 – present
Previously Defence Science and Technology Organisation (1974–2015).
The Department of Defence's science and technology arm, led by the Chief Defence Scientist, which conducts research, gives scientific advice and develops technologies for the Australian Defence Force and national security.
Names over time
- Defence Science and Technology Organisation1974–2015
- Defence Science and Technology Group2015–present
How it came into existence
Created on 1 July 2015 when the Defence Science and Technology Organisation was renamed the Defence Science and Technology Group, following the First Principles Review of Defence.
Changes during its life
- Next Generation Technologies Fund
Main functions
- Defence research and development
- Scientific advice to Defence and government
- Support for capability acquisition and sustainment
- Collaboration with industry and universities
- Technology foresight
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Defence.
Lineage
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 12 September 2016 to the latest release (30 June 2026))