At the ADSTAR Summit, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral Mark Hammond appeared alongside the Chief Defence Scientist for a press conference focused on a major upcoming policy announcement. The briefing set the stage for the release of the Defence Innovation Science and Technology Strategy, which Hammond described as an important step forward for the department.
Based on the released remarks, the strategy is positioned as a key framework for how Defence plans to approach innovation, science and technology in the period ahead. The emphasis on those three areas suggests a broader effort to align research, capability development and future planning under a clearer strategic direction.
The appearance by both the Chief of the Defence Force and the Chief Defence Scientist highlighted the importance Defence is placing on the initiative. Their joint presence at the summit pointed to a close link between military priorities and scientific expertise as the strategy is introduced.
While the trimmed transcript does not include the full detail of the announcement, the conference makes clear that Defence sees the new Innovation Science and Technology Strategy as a significant development. More complete information is expected as the full strategy is formally unveiled.
