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Army Innovation Day

DroneShield, awarded $800,000 in funding, is gaining attention for its cutting-edge products and battlefield applications. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
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Battle-ready innovation

11/09/202411/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2411 Views 0 Comments Army Innovation Day, drones

Conventional wars frequently spur rapid technological innovation. The conflict in Ukraine has shown the impact small, inexpensive and easily manufactured

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Australian Army officers Major Matt Haar (rear) and Major Shane Sarlin (front) try out the Sword sniper system during Army Innovation Day at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.
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SWORDs drawn at third annual Army Innovation Day

12/10/201627/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8375 Views 0 Comments Army Innovation Day, Colt, SWORD sniper system

For the third consecutive year, the Australian Army invited industry to demonstrate their leading equipment, tools and enabling systems, at

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