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DroneShield takes its jammer tech to the next level

In early 2023, four suspicious drones were seen flying near the inauguration of the Brazilian president, where 10,000 people were in attendance. The drones were quickly disabled using a...

EU mandates green hydrogen use by industry

The European Union has introduced a renewable hydrogen mandate that will require industry to procure 42 per cent of its hydrogen from renewable fuels, opening a large potential market...

Govt to unveil more industrial policy in response to US push

The Albanese government will unveil further industrial policy measures within months in response to America’s large-scale subsidies for strategic industries, Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Tim Ayres said on Tuesday....

Bowen opens $2bn hydrogen credits program

The federal government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program is now open for expressions of interest, with no significant changes made to the production credit scheme since the draft guidelines were...

Aliavia closes $13.5m female-focused venture fund

The founders a new female-focused venture capital firm – former Spotify Australia managing director Kate Vale and Elevacao founder Marissa Warren – have announced the closure of its first...

Hypersonix and the scramjet making (shock) waves

Earlier this year, a homegrown Australian company beat out more than 60 global competitors to win a major US government contract. Hypersonix Launch Systems was selected for the Hypersonic...

Govt too focused on AI regulation: Fletcher

The federal government is focused too much on regulating artificial intelligence and not enough on the “real public policy issue” of building local AI skills, according to shadow minister for...

Morrison govt hit pause on digital ID

The former federal government put its digital identity regime into a “holding pattern” last year, slowing its progress and introducing a “high-risk” profile into the $600 million project. Continued...

SQC is NSW’s latest quantum bet for transport

Silicon Quantum Computing has landed a contract with the NSW government to design bespoke quantum hardware solutions that could be used to solve optimisation problems on Sydney’s complex public...

CDC Data Centres to accelerate expansion plans

The largest provider of data centre services to the federal government, CDC Data Centres, will accelerate development of data centres to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. The firm...

Pioneering 3D printed body parts: Anatomics

It might seem like 3D printing is a very recent innovation, but it was way back in 1991 that neurosurgeon and entrepreneur Paul D’Urso landed a grant of just...

Queensland govt to set up quantum council

The Queensland government says it will assemble an advisory council of quantum experts before the end of the year, as it looks to seize the economic opportunities presented by...

Call to pump private capital into Defence tech system

Governments must be more strategic with the $27 billion on offer to defence businesses in Australia, including opening up its new industry accelerator, according to a new report that...