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Defence Science and Technology Group
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<p>The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is a part of the <a href="/facts/Department_of_Defence_(Australia)/LzRxq1qp">Australian Department of Defence</a>, which provides science and technology support to Defence and defence industry. The agency's name was changed from Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) on 1 July 2015. It is Australia's second largest government-funded science organisation after the <a href="/facts/CSIRO/3xSIonky">CSIRO</a> and its research outcomes have supported operations for over 100 years. </p><p>The Chief Defence Scientist leads DSTG. The position is supported by an independent Advisory Board with representatives from defence, industry, academia and the science community. DSTG employs over 2500 staff, predominantly scientists, engineers, IT specialists and technicians. </p><p>DSTG has establishments in all Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory with representatives in Washington, London and Tokyo. It collaborates with science and technology organisations around the world to strengthen its technology base and works with Australian industry and universities to enhance defence capability. DSTG is a member of <a href="/facts/The_Technical_Cooperation_Program/aqVF5T0U">The Technical Cooperation Program</a> (TTCP) with the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand. It also has bilateral defence science agreements with USA, UK, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway and Singapore. In February 2012, DSTG was given the whole-of-government responsibility to co-ordinate research and development for Australia's national security. </p>