# NZDF

- **Website:** <https://dst.mil.nz>
- **Primary alias:** `dst.mil.nz`

## Description

Defence Science & Technology (DST) is a pivotal business unit of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), dedicated to delivering high-quality scientific advice, solutions, and technologies across all facets of defense operations. Stationed at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland, DST specializes in ten comprehensive programs that enhance military capabilities, segmented into Platform Warfare and Information Warfare divisions. 

The Platform Warfare division focuses on Air, Maritime, Land, Autonomous, and Space & Navigation Warfare, advancing protection systems, autonomous capabilities, and operational resilience. Meanwhile, the Information Warfare division leverages artificial intelligence, cyber and electromagnetic strategies, capability analysis, human sciences, and climate resilience to support decision-making and operational effectiveness.

DST stands out with its commitment to independent, unbiased research, collaborating closely with the NZDF, Ministry of Defence, and various domestic and international organizations. This dedication to innovation ensures that the NZDF can adapt effectively to emerging threats and changing environmental conditions, keeping New Zealand safe and secure.

## Industries

- ⚖️ Law and Government
- ⚖️ National Security _(under Law and Government)_
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/NZDefenceForce)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/DefenceInnovate)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/nzdefenceforce-defence-science-technology)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/NZDefenceForce)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/NZDefenceForce)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idJf7xHD83/w/820/h/183/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781192587910)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cardinal | #c72127 | accent |
| Congress Blue | #003e7e | dark |
| Swirl | #d1cfc2 | light |

## Fonts

- -apple-system — asset _(system)_
- PT Sans Narrow — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idJf7xHD83/w/1128/h/191/iddoXEDUaP.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781192588095)

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