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BMT to sit on DSTO panel

BMT Design & Technology (BMT) today announced its appointment to the newly formed Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) panel for Scientific, Engineering and Other Technical Services.

This appointment will draw on BMT’s expertise to assist DSTO research and development efforts in a number of areas including mechanical engineering, blast physics, and electronic warfare and radar technologies.

DSTO is the Australian Government’s lead agency for delivering scientific advice and innovative technology solutions for Defence and national security.

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The newly established panel will assist service providers by streamlining administration and standardising contractual arrangements. Other government agencies and defence groups including the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) may also access the panel for delivery of relevant services.

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BMT has been appointed to the DSTO Scientific, Engineering and Other Technical Services Standing Offer panel to provide assistance in 10 areas of expertise: analysis, blast physics, electronic warfare and radar technologies, human science, mechanical engineering, modelling and simulation, naval platform engineering, operations research and analysis, systems engineering and analysis, and trial management support.

Gordon MacDonald, Managing Director of BMT Design & Technology said: “Selection to this Panel across so many areas confirms our position as one of Australia’s leading maritime and naval consultancy firms. Our engineers are looking forward to contributing to DSTO’s valuable program of research.”
 

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