BLUF
For the first time, a swarm of artificial intelligence-enabled air and ground vehicles from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. worked collaboratively. Interoperability likely to be a significant aspect of AUKUS.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- More than 70 military and civilian defence personnel and industry players are involved.
- Part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Pillar 2-expediting the trilateral development of critical technologies, such as AI, quantum, cyber, and hypersonics.
- Pillar 1 is the Australian acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
- AUKUS deployed equipment includes (among other things) the Challenger 2 main battle tanks and the FV433 Abbot self-propelled artillery gun.
References
- Drones 01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- MAY 2023 AUKUS partners demonstrate AI capabilities-Australian Defence Magazine
- MAY 2023 AUKUS partners demo advanced capabilities in AI trial-Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
- MAY 2023 UK hosts first AUKUS AI and autonomy trial-Defence Connect
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