What are the priorities of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how have they evolved to reflect our strategic environment?   What is the importance of and strategic reasoning for AUKUS Pillar Two?  What misconceptions exist about defence research at universities?   How does industry, policy, and research intersect to contribute to deterrence and generating an asymmetric technological advantage?   In this episode, Tanya Monro joins Rory Medcalf to discuss innovation, science and technology, the National Defence Strategy, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, defence research, and universities against the backdrop of AUKUS Pillar 2.    Professor Tanya Monro AC FAA FTSE is Chief Defence Scientist at the Department of Defence.  Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His experience spans three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.  Show notes:   ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more DSR: Defence Strategic Review 2023 NDS: National Defence Strategy  Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator  Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024   We’d love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.