The Australian Army has issued a next generation technology challenge related to Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the mine detection/mine clearance role. The Quantum Next Generation (QNG) is a series of technology challenges that the Army has created to help…
The Rhode Island-based Undersea Technology Innovation Center (UTIC) has issued a challenge to strengthen the training environment for undersea warfare specialists with a specific focus on AUKUS. Submissions are due between October and December 2023, with judging taking place from…
Port Melbourne-based Sentient Vision Systems has successfully completed live demonstrations of its AI-enabled ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) payload deployed on California-based Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). The VXE30 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solution is the latest…
The US Defense Department has announced the award of nearly US$240 million ($374 million) to eight regional iinnovation hubs’ around the United States under the CHIPS and Science Act. These will be a part of the Microelectronics Commons and will…
UK firms BAE Systems and QinetiQ have signed a framework agreement which will see both parties collaborate on the development of autonomous Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and mission management systems. The framework agreement will explore the potential to collaborate and…
Brisbane-based Hypersonix Launch Systems has launched an advocacy campaign to reshape the global regulatory environment which hobbles the introduction of hypersonic technology. Hypersonic drones, poised to revolutionize aerospace, space, and defence, have the potential to redefine industries such as cargo…
The Australian government has approved the acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), and upgrades to the RAAF’s fleet of 14 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The estimated combined value of these decisions is over…
MBDA has received additional funding from the UK Ministry of Defence to accelerate the development of the SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer. SPEAR-EW, which is derived from the company’s air-launched strike weapon, is a novel Electronic Warfare (EW) effector designed to confuse…
A pilotless plane has flown on and off a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time. The W Autonomous Systems (WAS) Unmanned Air vehicle (UAV) flew from the Lizard Peninsula and on to the flight deck of the carrier…
American engineering firm KBR has partnered with Adelaide-based DEWC Services (DEWC) spectrum security technology in support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Under the agreement, Adelaide-based KBR Australia and DEWC will share skills and experiences to develop novel solutions to…