QinetiQ demonstrates Australian-first high-energy laser
QinetiQ Australia has successfully demonstrated a prototype of its scaleable high power laser optical chain at QinetiQ Laboratories (QLabs) in Adelaide, in collaboration with Defence’s Science and Technology Group (DSTG). Following the successful demonstration, QinetiQ and DSTG are closer to understanding pathways for sovereign Directed Energy Defensive Systems to counter current and emerging threats posed by uncrewed aircraft,…
AW Bell to manufacture GMLRS canards
Melbourne-based AW Bell has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to progress production verification activities for the manufacture of canards – small aerofoils that act as control surfaces – for GMLRS munitions. This activity is part of a demonstration program in partnership with the Commonwealth’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. Lockheed Martin is…
Saildrone to use Palantir AI to help manage operations, supply chain
San Francisco-based Saildrone will leverage fellow Californian company Palantir’s AI technology to deliver new insights for both manufacturing and maritime intelligence, surveillance, and targeting applications. Saildrone designs, manufactures, and operates Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) that enable maritime domain awareness and operations, with outcomes ranging from reducing drug smuggling and human trafficking to mapping the ocean…
Boeing to deliver upgraded RAN communications system
Defence will upgrade communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships under the $200 million Project SEA1442 Ph.5 program with Brisbane-based Boeing Defence Australia. Brisbane will be the main hub for design and development work for this project which extends Boeing’s network and communications technology into the maritime domain. The contract will deliver a state-of-the-art secure…
DARPA launches NOMARS ship USX-1 Defiant
DARPA’s No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program has built a ship designed to operate autonomously for long durations at sea. This may be the first US Navy ship designed from the keel up for autonomous operations. The prototype Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), USX-1 Defiant, is a 180-foot, 240 tonne ship that will undergo extensive in-water…
Australian government releases Submarine Industry Strategy
The Australian Government has released Australia’s AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, providing greater clarity to industry to grow and enter AUKUS supply chains. The Strategy outlines the prioritisation framework that will give businesses in Australia the confidence to invest in their own technical capabilities, personnel and facilities. The Strategy is underpinned by the Government’s investment of…
