DSTO - Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: Expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.

To achieve its mission, DSTO will:
 

• Influence the framing and implementation of defence policy through the use of science and technology.
• Position Australia to exploit future developments in technology that show promise for defence application.
• Provide advice and support to ensure that Australia is an informed buyer of its defence equipment.
• Develop new capabilities, especially where there are special national demands, such as those related to Australia's unique circumstances.
• Provide advice and support to increase the performance and reduce the costs of ownership of existing capabilities.
• Assist industry to become better able to support the capabilities needed to defend Australia and, through industry, contribute to national wealth.
• Collaborate nationally and internationally to strengthen the technology base available to Australia's defence and to support the Government's broader national development and international objectives.

Vision: Leading science in Australia's defence.

Values:

• Excellence - We pursue scientific excellence.
• People - We value our people and help them to excel.
• Innovation - We seek innovative solutions for Defence.
• Integrity - We provide expert, impartial advice and we stand by it.
• Teamwork - We work together.