Revolutionary Explosive Sensor Under Development
The development of sensors for explosives such as TNT is of huge interest. TNT is an explosive material widely used for military, industrial, and...
Chameleon-Like Drones to Change Color
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a huge asset for ISR. Given the huge importance of remaining undetected during ISR operations, the static color of...
New AI-Tech will Help Troops Detect Enemies Around the Corner
Artificial intelligence which scans battlefields for hidden attackers has been successfully trialed by the British Army. The UK-created technology, dubbed SAPIENT, flagged dangers to...
Advanced Counter-Terrorism Training Facility Simulates Village Setting
Australia has been upgrading its counter-terrorism capabilities. Queensland's counter-terrorism unit will start training in a new village simulation. The planned $46.7 million counter-terrorism hub...
Fully-Autonomous Combat Vehicle? Not Without Restrictions
A collaborative effort launched by defense giant Rheinmetall is underway in Australia to develop advanced sovereign robotics and automated vehicle technologies that will create...
An Australian Breakthrough Uses Mirrors for Solar Power
Using solar collectors, concentrated solar thermal technology (CST) harnesses solar energy to produce heat or electricity in a process that is simple yet difficult...
Australia Presents Quantum Tech Roadmap
Sensing and imaging, communications and cryptography, and computing and simulation are some potential applications of quantum technology, according to a recent report by the...
Cyber Attack in Australia Aimed at Security Assets
Hackers from China have successfully infiltrated the IT systems at the Australian National University, potentially compromising the home of Australia's leading national security college...
Enhancing Warfighters’ Performance at Battlefield
A new technology under development will enhance the cognitive performance and resilience of troops in the Australian Army, and is also applicable to first...
Australia Kickstarts Autonomous Military Vehicle Program
A European defense contractor has recently announced the launch of Australia’s Autonomous Combat Warrior (ACW) program that aims to build an autonomous military vehicle....
New Player in Prison Perimeter Security Field
Prison perimeter security missions require 24/7 routine check-ups which take a long time and require also keeping the staff safe. Security personnel must have...
AI Based APCs Will Swap Out Soldiers On the Battlefield
The Australian Army has been at work to better integrate armored personnel carriers (APCs) with autonomous technology that could help lower the number of...
Successful Test Demonstrated World’s Fastest Internet
Australian researchers have successfully tested and recorded the world's fastest internet data speed of 44.2Tbps using a single optical chip known as a micro-comb. ...
Two Tech Giants Sign Deal for AI Military Surveillance Machine
Two Defense Tech Firms Sign Deal for AI Military Surveillance Machine
These two leading defense companies have signed a long-term agreement to develop and deliver...
New Airspace Situational Awareness System For UAS Announced
A new ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) airspace situational awareness system has completed its first successful flight demonstration. The system was made by Insitu,...
Sensor Technology Boosts Search and Rescue Missions
Search and rescue missions are often supported by airborne capabilities. Advances in the sensor field can augment the capabilities of the teams to locate...
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile Passes US Army test
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed its minimum short-range qualification fire testing, passing a critical milestone.
The PrSM is Lockheed Martin's offering for the company's...
The World’s First “Commercially Useful” Quantum Computer
The Australian government is investing in quantum computing startup PsiQuantum to build the world’s first ‘useful’ quantum computer and bring the quantum industry to...
Unmanned Platforms Development Prioritized in Australia
The Australian Defense Force (ADF) will be working towards the delivery of unmanned platforms for military operations, with an AU$50 million injection from the...
Overcoming Airborne Payload Limitations
Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of small to medium UAS are constrained by power and payload limitations. Passive radar overcomes both these barriers...
Drones to Monitor Survivors Vital Signs
In a development hailed as step forward for search and rescue technology, researchers in Australia have used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to measure the...
New Personal Black Box to Track Soldiers
Tracking soldiers in an emergency situation sometimes takes too long, a critical factor that might cost the lives of wounded soldiers. A new technology...
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