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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.
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
If you're an SME who wants to join the Defence supply chain, the #ODIS Defence Business Readiness Tool will help you work out where you currently are & what you need to do to get there

https://dbrt.online/
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
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Prizes: 4x $50 Rebel Sport vouchers on offer

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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 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 an SME who wants to join the Defence supply chain, the #ODIS Defence Business Readiness Tool will help you work out where you currently are & what you need to do to get there

https://dbrt.online/
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
Developing cutting edge tech that could transform continuum of care in contested, resource-constrained environments?

@DARPA wants to hear about it

Let them know what you can do by 3 Dec - https://bit.ly/4nkld5z

November 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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 17, 2025 at 11:28 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 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Supported by @DefenceScience, @DSI_Vic & @DIN_NSW will fund 3 multi-disciplinary collab projects $1.2M as part of Working Under Water

Unis across NSW, Victoria & Tasmania, with industry partners & Defence will advance sensor tech, comms & navigation

https://bit.ly/4pbi5dF
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Did you know there are changes coming to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules?

Changes to threshold amounts, eligibilities & more with a focus on making it easier for SMEs to get involved

Find out what's changing on 17 Nov 2025 - https://bit.ly/4pbp4Dp
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 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 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Registration is open for the Defence Human Sciences Symposium #DHSS

A few days in Perth, learning about delivering faster, better, longer effects through human sciences research & innovation? Sounds good to me

2 - 4 December - https://bit.ly/3LfnjpV
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
DYK the National Indigenous Engineering Summit is happening 17 - 19 Nov @UniMelb?

Well now you do.

Explore how culture contributes to knowledge & how Indigenous perspectives, engineering, and education can come together to shape the future

https://bit.ly/4qunE8i
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
In the Ballarat area?

Into cybersecurity?

Don't miss the next Cybersecurity Meetup - Thurs 13 Nov 4pm

Fraud prevention, compliance, benefits of certification are all on the menu, with a focus on small business
Cybersecurity Meetup - Federation University Australia
Ballarat Cybersecurity Meetup
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
.@ChiefAusArmy History Conference 2025 will look at how our Army has reviewed its profession & implemented learnings for improvement

To learn more about Army's history of service, register now for the free event -19 Nov - online & at Parliament House

https://bit.ly/4oJ6DWm
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Did you know there are changes coming to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules?

Changes to threshold amounts, eligibilities & more with a focus on making it easier for SMEs to get involved

Find out what's changing on 17 Nov 2025 - https://bit.ly/4pbp4Dp
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tuesday we were honoured to have The Hon Colin Brooks, Vic Industry & Advanced Manufacturing Minister, drop by to see the latest DSI Capability Directory

Detailing #Victoria & #Tasmania uni research expertise & facilities, it's a must have

Get yours here https://bit.ly/4lptFRa
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
.@ChiefAusArmy History Conference 2025 will look at how our Army has reviewed its profession & implemented learnings for improvement

To learn more about Army's history of service, register now for the free event -19 Nov - online & at Parliament House

https://bit.ly/4oJ6DWm
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Have you registered for next weeks Australian Space Domain Awareness & Space Traffic Management Conference?

There's still time

See you in Canberra

https://bit.ly/47H027R
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM