Tag: Aukus Pillar II

WA seeks global partners for defence manufacturing hub

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Western Australia’s government has called for Australian and international companies to help establish a large-scale defence manufacturing hub on the west coast as it pushes ahead with plans to...

Marles sidesteps speculation of AUKUS drone sub deal

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Speculation is mounting that Melbourne-based C2 Robotics could be in line for a role in a new AUKUS underwater drone initiative, with a government announcement expected as soon as...

Window for AI regulation is closing fast, warns Toby Walsh

Posted on   |  by David Allen
The federal government must act to regulate artificial intelligence “in the next year” to avoid generational harms posed by chatbots and lock in the technology’s productivity benefits, top AI...

Make AUKUS Pillar II a nation-builder, says BCA, AmCham

Posted on   |  by David Allen
The federal government must better engage the private sector, hasten new funding options and create advanced technology research environments to link the AUKUS Pillar II program with national innovation,...

CSIRO joins $726m Navy electronic warfare uplift

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s national science agency will help modernise the Royal Australian Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities under an initial $21 million contract, joining the multi-decade program currently led by multinational defence...

WA TAFE centre to build up future defence workforce

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence will be set up in Western Australia with the help of the federal government to deliver industry training opportunities in support of AUKUS....