Defence to deepen research ties in innovation strategy reset


Defence has unveiled the first major overhaul of its innovation strategy in two years, setting a goal of becoming a “core contributor” to national R&D outcomes by deepening its ties with universities and industry.

As it races to keep pace with rivals developing new capabilities faster than ever, Defence also promises to expand shared R&D infrastructure to address a “key constraint” of innovation.

Defence minister Richard Marles released the 2026 …

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