Tag: Defence

AUKUS Pillar II: Nations claim AI ‘world-first’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Defence teams from AUKUS nations have claimed a world-first with the use of artificial intelligence models on unmanned aerial vehicles, in an early demonstration of the security pact’s second...

Defence taps Fivecast for govt-wide AI vetting software

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The federal government will begin using artificial intelligence-infused software to scour the public internet and dark web as part of security clearance checks after signing an almost $10 million...

Defence commits $151m to AUKUS pillar two

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Initiatives under AUKUS Pillar II have been given a $151.6 million Budget commitment over the forward estimates, with around $900 million committed to broader Defence innovation programs over the...

Morrison govt spent $21bn on ‘shadow’ APS workforce

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Federal departments have slashed their spend on outside consultants in the Albanese government’s first year, as an audit reveals the cost of external labour ballooned to nearly $21 billion...

Defence drops $46m on 80 bomb disposal robots

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia will spend $46 million acquiring up to 80 bomb disposal robots for the Australian Defence Force under a new contract with Brisbane-based manufacturer L3Harris Micreo. The federal government...

Govt overhauls Defence innovation programs with $3.4bn accelerator

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s industry-facing defence innovation programs will be replaced by a new accelerator in a once-in-a-generation overhaul aimed at proving up critical technologies like quantum and hypersonics to fast-track their...

Govt to acquire Australian radar manufacturer for $500m

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government will spend almost $500 million to take majority ownership in Canberra-based military radar manufacturer CEA Technologies, a provider of “critical sovereign capability” to the Royal Australian...