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

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

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

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

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

.@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

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

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

.@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

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

If you're at #IndoPacific2025 today (Weds) come see us at 3F92 and meet our incoming new Assoc Director - Chris Best An experimental psychologist, Chris comes to us with an impressive record of research & collaboration Welcome to the team Chris! (& thank you Callum!)

After an exciting Day 1 at #IndoPacific2025, we're all ready for Day 2 Come see us at the #Victoria Pavilion - 3F92

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

Do you think you can engineer #RedBloodCells to help increase exercise tolerance or speed up haemostasis & coagulation? Check out @DARPA's Smart-RBC program - https://bit.ly/4o2Qx9W#RedBloodCells Abstract proposals due 12 November

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

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

Things to do at #IndoPac2025 - catch up with old friends #Victoria (3F92) #Tasmania (3J84) #DSTG (1J06) - make lots of new friends (everywhere) - hear about the latest at #Innovation PitchFest (Tues 10am) Looking forward to seeing you at 3F92!

Do you think you can engineer #RedBloodCells to help increase exercise tolerance or speed up haemostasis & coagulation? Check out @DARPA's Smart-RBC program - https://bit.ly/4o2Qx9W#RedBloodCells Abstract proposals due 12 November

Defence is looking for service providers to join the DCSP standing offer panel - engin & tech, materiel logistics, digital eng, defence capability, defence security Register today for the the industry briefing AusTender - CD/RFT/27857/1 closing 5 Jan - https://bit.ly/4owYlAC

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

Applications are now open for AusDefence 2026 Strategic Policy Grants Up to $500K for 3 years for independent, unclassified, strategic policy-focused research & related activities GrantConnect ref: GO7979 before 30 Nov https://bit.ly/4n75SFl

Do you have a TRL2-4 technology–driven, design-led solution aimed at device-enabled control of non-compressible bleeding - finding & stopping it? @DASAccelerator have funding available to take it further Get your submission in by 4 November - https://bit.ly/4qeaA74

Can your #UAV system thrive & survive without #GNSS? @innocentive_ & @_edgegroup are looking for >TRL6 solutions ensuring safe, stable & precise navigation for UAVs when flying blind USD$25K prize Submit your proof by 3 November to be in the running https://bit.ly/43j5nAJ

Deadline for submissions to the @NSC_ANU Australian Attitudes to #NationalSecurity closes 31 October What do we really think about national security? What does it even mean? What are our strengths? Our vulnerabilities? What's important? What's not? https://bit.ly/3KGzrjA

- full-time student? or - in 1st 15 years of a military career? - got thoughts about national or international defence & security; military probs & challenges? @RUSI_org's Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize closes 31 Oct 2025

Do you have a TRL2-4 technology–driven, design-led solution aimed at device-enabled control of non-compressible bleeding - finding & stopping it? @DASAccelerator have funding available to take it further Get your submission in by 4 November - https://bit.ly/4qeaA74

Can your #UAV system thrive & survive without #GNSS? @innocentive_ & @_edgegroup are looking for >TRL6 solutions ensuring safe, stable & precise navigation for UAVs when flying blind USD$25K prize Submit your proof by 3 November to be in the running https://bit.ly/43j5nAJ

Deadline for submissions to the @NSC_ANU Australian Attitudes to #NationalSecurity closes 31 October What do we really think about national security? What does it even mean? What are our strengths? Our vulnerabilities? What's important? What's not? https://bit.ly/3KGzrjA

Today is your last chance to vote for the People's Choice in the @Innov_Aus Australian #Innovation Awards - https://bit.ly/4nA8bSh#Innovation Congrats to all those nominated, especially our friends @m-DetectGlobal in the Defence & Dual-Use category Make your vote count - don't delay

Applications are now open for AusDefence 2026 Strategic Policy Grants Up to $500K for 3 years for independent, unclassified, strategic policy-focused research & related activities GrantConnect ref: GO7979 before 30 Nov https://bit.ly/4n75SFl

ASA will hold a Technical Data Sharing Industry Day in November all about submarines Attendees must be registered as #AUKUS & Australian Authorised Users & submit an EoI Find out more - https://bit.ly/4nNJvWv

- full-time student? or - in 1st 15 years of a military career? - got thoughts about national or international defence & security; military probs & challenges? @RUSI_org's Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize closes 31 Oct 2025

People's Choice Voting is now open for the @Innov_Aus Australian #Innovation Awards - https://bit.ly/4nA8bSh#Innovation Congrats to all those nominated, especially our friends @m-DetectGlobal in the Defence & Dual-Use category Vote for your favourite by 14 October

Think you can revolutionise blood products by engineering red blood cells to contain novel biological features? DARPA is holding a Proposers Day for the new Smart-RBC program 20 Oct Register by 14 Oct at https://bit.ly/4mRXQ32

ASA will hold a Technical Data Sharing Industry Day in November all about submarines Attendees must be registered as #AUKUS & Australian Authorised Users & submit an EoI Find out more - https://bit.ly/4nNJvWv

Of the many great things about #IAC2025 a highlight has been having the RMIT Rocket and Monash Nova Rover student teams being part of the #Victoria delegation Am always awed by what these folk achieve as part of their programs!

#IAC2025 - the place for all things space & astronautical Come & say hello - we'd love to see you

The 2025 #SafeguardingAustralia Summit is happening Oct 29-30 - Canberra With the theme of Navigating the New World Disorder, this year’s summit will dissect the hard truths of sovereignty in an age of disruption Register now - https://bit.ly/4mya5l0

DYK @DefenceHQ recently released the UK's 2025 Defence Industrial Strategy If you're interested in our friends thinking about #DefenceIndustry & how important it is to the country as a whole, check out the strategy here https://bit.ly/47ANiBg#DefenceIndustry

If you are a woman in Defence or National Security, & you'll be in Canberra 12 November You can't miss the 2025 @ASPI_WDSN Gala Dinner Get your tickets here - https://bit.ly/3HUro1A (& there's discounts for students)

📢 Calling Aussie #DefenceIndustry @DefenceAust wants your feedback on the Defence Industry Strategy 2024 Have your say & help inform future policy by 24 Oct https://bit.ly/4gA5o98#DefenceIndustry #DIDS26Project

Into Test & Evaluation? You should be in Newcastle in November #T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices & more at the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium Brought to you by @AusAirForce https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6

Are you part of the Aussie #UAS industry ecosystem? #ODIS wants to hear your thoughts on - what's needed for BAU - surge capacity - production & supply chain challenges - capacity to exploit & integrate innovation Let them know by 10 Oct - https://bit.ly/3VQGZCo

The 2025 #SafeguardingAustralia Summit is happening Oct 29-30 - Canberra With the theme of Navigating the New World Disorder, this year’s summit will dissect the hard truths of sovereignty in an age of disruption Register now - https://bit.ly/4mya5l0

DYK Australia is a 3rd Country Participant with Horizon Europe, the EU's key research & innovation funding program? @IndustryGovAu wants to know what you think about upgrading to an Associate Member Good idea? Bad idea? Check out the consultation call https://bit.ly/4nsC0E0

Waiting for the next @DAIRNet_AI Defence AI Seminar? It's 25 September Join to hear from IBM ANZ's Ross Farrelly on unlocking the promise of AI with governance

If you are a woman in Defence or National Security, & you'll be in Canberra 12 November You can't miss the 2025 @ASPI_WDSN Gala Dinner Get your tickets here - https://bit.ly/3HUro1A (& there's discounts for students)

📢 Calling Aussie #DefenceIndustry @DefenceAust wants your feedback on the Defence Industry Strategy 2024 Have your say & help inform future policy by 24 Oct https://bit.ly/4gA5o98#DefenceIndustry #DIDS26Project

How will what's happening now shape the future of electronic warfare? AOC Australia has a $500 prize for the best essay exploring ideas and challenging conventional thinking 5 topics to choose from https://bit.ly/456Pc9T

.@ASCA_Aus is looking for a partners to develop an low SWAP-C navigation system for autonomous undersea vehicles in deep ocean - no GNSS or acoustics - with improved accuracy Briefing - 19 Sept - https://bit.ly/47Kd5Hs AusTender closes 3 Oct - https://bit.ly/3VPtnr3