Seahawk flight deck of HMAS Toowoomba,
Technology & Innovation

Combining sonar defence roles

A single, multi-role sonar for helicopters could streamline detection tasks, improving efficiency, reducing on-board equipment demands, and expanding operational flexibility for the US Navy. Uses multiple frequency bands for improved detection. Potential commercial applications.
4 minutes
Australian Defence Force Cyber Skills Challenge trophy
Military Management

ADF strengthens skills as Cyber Command marks 2 years of operation

Australian Defence Force conducted a pilot program to build workforce capability in information environment operations, enhancing readiness against cyber and influence threats through joint training, coordination, and integration with partners including New Zealand Defence Force.
2 minutes
Technology & Innovation

Light-controlled artificial muscles: Researchers develop shape-shifting materials

Molecular machine research is scaling into three-dimensional, light-responsive materials capable of changing shape and mechanical properties; marking a transition from isolated Nano devices to integrated, programmable systems with emerging functional, material-level applications.
3 minutes
Military History

75 years on, we remember the Battle of Kapyong

In April 1951, soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) and allies halted a Chinese advance, suffering heavy losses and earning a US Presidential Citation for courage, sacrifice, and steadfast service.
3 minutes
NIDIA graphics processing unit- Defence Science and Technology.
Artificial Intelligence

AI danger is no longer a myth – it’s called Mythos

Advanced AI can now identify and exploit software weaknesses autonomously, raising risks across multiple sectors and highlighting the need for stronger safeguards as capability grows faster than regulation. Broader risks beyond cyber into biological threats.
6 minutes
Air & Space Power

US Navy tests MQ-25A refueling drone in first autonomous operational flight

MQ-25A Stingray completed its first autonomous operational test flight, demonstrating carrier-relevant capabilities and advancing integration of un-crewed systems to extend range and effectiveness of United States Navy carrier air operations.
4 minutes
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The AAI RQ-7 Shadow Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) is prepared for launch by personnel from the 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), during Operation Resolute in the Kimberley Marine Park, WA.
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield and Terma to advance layered C-UAS

DroneShield and Terma signed a strategic collaboration agreement to develop interoperable, layered counter-UAS capabilities, that integrate AI-enabled drone detection, electronic warfare, and command-and-control systems for scalable defence operations in complex operational environments.
2 minutes
Seahawk flight deck of HMAS Toowoomba,
Technology & Innovation

Combining sonar defence roles

A single, multi-role sonar for helicopters could streamline detection tasks, improving efficiency, reducing on-board equipment demands, and expanding operational flexibility for the US Navy. Uses multiple frequency bands for improved detection. Potential commercial applications.
4 minutes
Australian Defence Force Cyber Skills Challenge trophy
Military Management

ADF strengthens skills as Cyber Command marks 2 years of operation

Australian Defence Force conducted a pilot program to build workforce capability in information environment operations, enhancing readiness against cyber and influence threats through joint training, coordination, and integration with partners including New Zealand Defence Force.
2 minutes
Technology & Innovation

Light-controlled artificial muscles: Researchers develop shape-shifting materials

Molecular machine research is scaling into three-dimensional, light-responsive materials capable of changing shape and mechanical properties; marking a transition from isolated Nano devices to integrated, programmable systems with emerging functional, material-level applications.
3 minutes
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