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Defence Science Institute (DSI)
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We are a gateway to Australia's defence science capability.

With a deep network across Australia’s science and technology landscape, we help build defence science research networks, facilitate collaborations and assemble multi-disciplinary teams.
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Nominations are open for the 2026 #DefenceandNationalSecurityWorkforceAwards

There are lots of categories recognising outstanding individuals and groups

Nominate by 30 Jan 2026

https://bit.ly/3WT3XcI
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Thinking about going to CyberUK 2026? Would being part of an Aussie pavilion/delegation help your decision?

Let @Austrade know & lets get a big Aussie presence in Glasgow in April

https://bit.ly/48V1u70
December 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
📢 Calling Aussie #cybersecurity companies

Want to go to #RSAC2026 as part of the AusTrade delegation in March?

EoIs close 21 December so don't miss out

https://bit.ly/4iYVcbn
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Submerged unexploded ordnance is a big problem in post-conflict communities

@Innocentive & @UNDP are looking for low-cost, easy-to-use, TRL 1-6 tech to find & geo-locate items

USD$20K on offer. Closes 9 March 2026

info webinar 18 Dec

https://bit.ly/4aAZdjW
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
📢 Calling #DefenceIndustry

Submissions are open to have your business included in the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Make sure key decision makers in international markets know what you have to offer

Submissions close 16 January

https://bit.ly/48sm7r2
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
🔊Calling #Materials & #Antenna Scientists

HMGCC is looking for new dielectric materials for ultrawideband antennas with frequency agility

Think you can help?

https://bit.ly/4q6MHx7 - apps close 29 Jan

December 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 #DefenceandNationalSecurityWorkforceAwards

There are lots of categories recognising outstanding individuals and groups

Nominate by 30 Jan 2026

https://bit.ly/3WT3XcI
December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
How do you do autonomous sensor management where deceptive entities are active?

@DASAccelerator wants to detect & mitigate deceptiveness when compiling & using an ISR picture

Info webinar 16 Dec - submissions due 26 Jan

https://bit.ly/446fZUa
December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mid-career researcher wanting to shape Australia's Defence & Security future?

@ASPI_org's Defence Fellows might just be the thing - workshops, career & research mentorship, senior-leader engagement

Applications for the 2026 program close 6 Jan

https://bit.ly/3McKwtd
December 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
.@DARPA wants to revolutionise single crystal inorganic material growth for microsystems

- tools & techniques to locally control transport & reaction for material growth making new materials

register your intention to submit by 16 Jan

https://bit.ly/48BbqCz
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Submerged unexploded ordnance is a big problem in post-conflict communities

@Innocentive & @UNDP are looking for low-cost, easy-to-use, TRL 1-6 tech to find & geo-locate items

USD$20K on offer. Closes 9 March 2026

info webinar 18 Dec

https://bit.ly/4aAZdjW
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Want to connect with global #quantum leaders, industry decision-makers, researchers & investors?

Quantum Australia 2026 Conference is the place to be

29-30 April 2026

www.qac2026.com/
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
If you're a #Victoria regional business or someone who wants to expand or invest into the regions, the RDV Regional Launching Pads can help you connect, collaborate & grow

Located in #Ballarat, #Bendigo, #Morwell, #Wangaratta and Melbourne

https://bit.ly/43CV8rn
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How do you do autonomous sensor management where deceptive entities are active?

@DASAccelerator wants to detect & mitigate deceptiveness when compiling & using an ISR picture

Info webinar 16 Dec - submissions due 26 Jan

https://bit.ly/446fZUa
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mid-career researcher wanting to shape Australia's Defence & Security future?

@ASPI_org's Defence Fellows might just be the thing - workshops, career & research mentorship, senior-leader engagement

Applications for the 2026 program close 6 Jan

https://bit.ly/3McKwtd
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
📢 Calling #DefenceIndustry

Submissions are open to have your business included in the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Make sure key decision makers in international markets know what you have to offer

Submissions close 16 January

https://bit.ly/48sm7r2
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Defence is looking for service providers to join the DCSP standing offer panel
- engineering & tech
- materiel logistics
- digital engineering
- defence capability
- defence security

Closing 5 January 2026

Details at AusTender - CD/RFT/27857/1 - https://bit.ly/4owYlAC
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Do business with Defence? (or want to)

You need to know about the changes to the Defence Gifts & Benefits (Including Hospitality) Receiving Policy

https://bit.ly/4oxU14o
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Want to connect with global #quantum leaders, industry decision-makers, researchers & investors?

Quantum Australia 2026 Conference is for you

29-30 April 2026 - Adelaide

www.qac2026.com/
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Call for Abstracts - 2026 Deakin Defence Conference - Advancing Defence Capabilities thru Asymmetric Tech & Human Factors Research

AI-driven technologies, autonomous systems, cyber innovation, human performance, cross disciplinary collab & more

https://bit.ly/4rntE3l by 11 Jan
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Do business with Defence? (or want to)

You need to know about the changes to the Defence Gifts & Benefits (Including Hospitality) Receiving Policy

https://bit.ly/4oxU14o
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
If you're a #Victoria regional business or someone who wants to expand or invest into the regions, the new RDV Regional Launching Pads can help you connect, collaborate & grow

Located in #Ballarat, #Bendigo, #Morwell, # Wangaratta and Melbourne

https://bit.ly/43CV8rn
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Call for Abstracts - 2026 Deakin Defence Conference - Advancing Defence Capabilities thru Asymmetric Tech & Human Factors Research

AI-driven technologies, autonomous systems, cyber innovation, human performance, cross disciplinary collab & more

https://bit.ly/4rntE3l by 11 Jan
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Can you take #Testing&Evaluation capability to the range rather than having the capability come to you?

@DASAccelerator are looking for tech/process solutions to keep equipment in the field for longer

info webinar 19/11, submissions due 20/1/2026

https://bit.ly/4nOtHSA
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM