Science & Technology – Page 4

From left, Army Privates Robert Leighton, Adithya Biju and Lachlan Coe, from the School of Military Engineering, create 3D models at the Makerspace facility at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Story and photos by Sergeant Brodie Cross.

Three dimensions of problem solving

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2379 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, National Science Week

Creativity and innovation were on display at the Makerspace facility in Holsworthy Barracks during National Science Week 2023, with soldiers

Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes, left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide.

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Quantum leap for military time keepers

25/08/202325/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2887 Views 0 Comments DSTG, National Science Week

Among the fleet of warships at last year’s Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), one carried a pair of Australian-built

Guided missile destroyer USS Dewey conducts a Tomahawk missile flight test while underway in the western Pacific. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer.

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ADF gets $2billion for new missiles

21/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2914 Views 0 Comments AARGM-ER, Spike LR2, Tomahawk

Australia’s federal government today announced an investment of more than $1.7 billion in some of the most powerful and technologically

Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Marshall, an electrical engineer and operations officer posted to 1 Combat Communications Squadron, with Ultimate Classroom hosts Eddie Woo and Stephanie Bendixen. Photos by Tamara Robinson.

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Defence Force Recruiting targeting kids on TV

18/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3047 Views 11 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, Ultimate Classroom

Through the educational television series Ultimate Classroom, Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) aimed to inspire Gen Z to consider a Defence

An example of aircraft to benefit from the Delphi system, a RAAF P-8A Poseidon takes off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC 2022. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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AI driven fleet management improves aviator efficiency

17/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2574 Views 0 Comments Delphi, DSTG, National Science Week, P-8A Poseidon, Plan Jericho

One of the most innovative and forward-looking projects under the Jericho Disruption Innovation Program is already assisting aviators and enhancing

Drones flying above an enemy position demonstrate in concept surveillance (green), electronic warfare (blue), and attack (orange) capabilities during a human-machine team exercise at Puckapunyal Military Area. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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A swarm of technological advances

16/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2355 Views 0 Comments drones, M113, National Science Week, optionally crewed combat vehicle, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)

Dozens of drones fly undetected above an enemy position feeding real-time surveillance back to the commander while he prepares a

An Australian Army M113AS4 armoured logistics vehicle, fitted with optionally crewed combat vehicle technology and a remote weapon station, fires from a support-by-fire position during a human-machine team exercise. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Army’s RICO in the field

15/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2781 Views 1 Comment M113, optionally crewed combat vehicle, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)

With technology advancing rapidly, armies that don’t keep up will be highly vulnerable. CAPTION: An Australian Army M113AS4 armoured logistics vehicle,

A Redback infantry fighting vehicle on display in Canberra. Army will take delivery of 129 of the vehicles, to be built in Geelong. Photo by Andrew Green.

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Redback to bring Army some sting

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5199 Views 9 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3, M113, Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting

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Defence funds study to merge human brains and AI chips

24/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1932 Views 1 Comment

Monash University-led research into growing human brain cells onto silicon chips, with new continual learning capabilities to transform machine learning,

Australian Army officers and soldiers of 13 Engineer Regiment on parade to mark the unit's first birthday at the University of Western Australia. Story by Major Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Specialist STEM regiment marks first year

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3061 Views 1 Comment 13 Engineer Regiment, 13th Brigade, 22 Engineer Squadron

A ceremonial parade marked the establishment and first birthday of 13th Brigade’s 13th Engineer Regiment, the first of its kind

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Aussie Army tests new self-propelled howitzer in Korea

04/07/202306/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3176 Views 2 Comments AS9 Huntsman

Tests of Army’s incoming AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer, with its three-round burst and automated loading capabilities, are nearing completion in