Defence funds study to merge human brains and AI chips
Monash University-led research into growing human brain cells onto silicon chips, with new continual learning capabilities to transform machine learning,
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Specialist STEM regiment marks first year
A ceremonial parade marked the establishment and first birthday of 13th Brigade’s 13th Engineer Regiment, the first of its kind
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Aussie Army tests new self-propelled howitzer in Korea
Tests of Army’s incoming AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer, with its three-round burst and automated loading capabilities, are nearing completion in
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Enthusiasm at Space Day
Taking STEM studies to new heights, Flight Sergeant Daniel Hickey volunteered his time to support the St Philip’s Christian College
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Army’s autonomous truck convoy a first
The Army successfully operated an autonomous truck convoy on a public road in Australia for the first time on June
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New agency and new regulator to deliver nuclear submarine program
The government will establish a new agency and a new regulator as part of its commitment to delivering Australia’s conventionally
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New anti-ship missile protection for Aussie ships
The Australian government has committed $180million over the next five years to modernise the anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal
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80 new EOD robots for the ADF
Defence has signed a $46 million contract with a [Queensland-based subsidiary of a multi-national company*] to manufacture up to 80
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EOS secures second contract for Ukraine
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) today announced it has secured a second conditional contract to supply up to 50 Remote Weapon
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Airbus takes first steps towards ‘swarming drones’ concept
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a
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ADF selects UK partner to develop high-powered defensive laser
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high-energy defensive laser system prototype
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2000th F-35 pilot fitted with custom flight ensemble
In a significant milestone for the Joint Strike Fighter Programme and leading survival-technology company Survitec, the 2000th F-35 pilot has been
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Australia buying Tomahawk cruise missiles
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of
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Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton officially unveiled
Northrop Grumman formally unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft in Palmdale, California on 16 March 2023 (local time) –
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First female Aussie astronaut
An Australian woman will make history as she heads to Germany for astronaut training with the European Space Agency (ESA).
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Discussion paper suggests AI may command humans on future battlefields
A Monash University-led paper suggests artificial intelligences could lead armies of the future onto battlefields. FILE PHOTO: A Ghost Robotics
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ADF rolling out gluten-, dairy-, nut-free and religion-friendly ration packs
The Australian Defence Force is rolling out a range of purpose-designed combat rations to better serve the needs of the
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Five-year anniversary of Australian Aegis operations
Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand congratulates the Royal Australian Navy on achieving five years of operations for the Aegis
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Aussie-designed mid-size guided bombs unveiled at Avalon
BAE Systems Australia has announced the design and development of a new sovereign guided munition concept to be known as
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Surprise results at Avalon Innovation Awards
In a first for the Avalon Innovation Awards, presented today on the first day of AVALON 2023, both the National
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