Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program
The Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program was established in 1997 to allow Australian industry to demonstrate new technologies (or the novel use of technology) with the potential to significantly enhance Defence capability. The CTD Program is managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and funded by the Capability Development Group.
Each year Defence invites Australian industry to submit technology proposals aimed at advancing defence capability in areas of priority. Promising proposals are funded to develop the concept to the demonstration stage so that Defence can evaluate the technology’s potential for military service and the risks of acquisition. A CTD project is demonstrated to a Defence evaluation team after 2 to 3 years of funded development. Selected successful projects are identified for further development before they can be transitioned into fielded capability.
CTD proposals are evaluated against a number of criteria including the potential to contribute to defence capability development, the potential to transition into service and the level of innovation in the proposed technology.
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