Defence Science and Technology (DST) has launched a consultation program to help to develop a proposed National Security Science and Technology (NSST) Strategy.
In a statement accompanying the launch, DST said it was working to build an integrated view of how science and technology could strengthen Australia’s national security capabilities.
“The NSST strategy consultation gives stakeholders a chance to contribute to that view. It’s also a timely opportunity to consider how they might capitalise on providing support to the broader national security community,” the statement said.
“In an evolving and complex security environment, Australia’s scientific and technological base is one of our greatest national security assets and underpins our ability to counter current and emerging national security threats.”
The statement said that over the next decade the national security community would face imposing challenges from accelerating technological change, globalisation, geo-strategic rivalry, Islamist terrorism, environmental impacts and foreign influence.
“We need to actively pursue solutions, mechanisms and arrangements to counter current and future threats, providing Australia with a strategic advantage,” it said.
The DST said that it was therefore timely to assess and advance national security science and technology needs to meet current and future requirements.
It said it would seek views from National Security Departments and Agencies as well as research organisations, other research agencies, universities and industry.
The deadline for submissions is 1 November.
The seven-page consultation document can be accessed at this PS News link.
