THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Thursday, 13 November 2008
169/2008
FUTURE OF DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY ON DISPLAY:
DSTO INDUSTRY DAY
WHAT:
A camera that can see through fog and dust,
A rifle that can look around corners, and
A robot that lets you ‘feel’ suspicious objects from a distance:
These are just some of the unique technologies to be
demonstrated during the Defence Science and Technology
Organisation (DSTO) Industry Open Day.
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon.
Warren Snowdon MP, will launch the DSTO Industry Day to
showcase some of the innovative technologies developed jointly
by industry and DSTO.
WHERE:
DSTO, 506 Lorimer Street, Fishermans Bend, Melbourne.
WHEN:
Friday, 14 November 2008.
TIME:
9:45 am.
WHO:
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon
Warren Snowdon MP.
Media note:
Media will be required to sign in at the Guard House. Photo ID must be
produced. Media will then be escorted to the Conference facility where they
can set up for a 10:00am start in the auditorium.
For more information on Industry Day, please contact Edwina Callus on (03)
9626 6131 or 0419 984 488.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Jimmy Hafesjee (DSTO)
02 6128 6376 or 0404 042 457
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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