BLUF
Uncrewed systems are reshaping conflict fast. Australia risks falling behind due to slow procurement, cautious culture, and limited scale. Faster adoption, clearer rules, and stronger local industry are needed to remain credible in a changing region.Learning Outcomes
• Recognise how slow acquisition processes can create strategic risk.
• Understand why speed, scale, and iteration matter in modern capability development.
• Reflect on the balance between innovation, ethics, and accountability in autonomous systems.
