Artificial Intelligence | The Runway

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how modern forces generate decision advantage, integrate capabilities and strengthen credible deterrence. As Defence evolves toward a more integrated and technology-enabled force, AI enhances situational awareness, accelerates analysis and supports more effective joint operations across all domains. In a Professional Military Education (PME) context, AI is both a capability and a leadership responsibility. Building AI literacy across all ranks strengthens Defence’s intellectual edge, supports innovation and prepares personnel to lead confidently. This topic explores the practical and ethical dimensions of AI, ensuring PME remains aligned to the demands of a rapidly changing strategic environment.

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Australian Defence AI policy risks writing modern EW out of the force

Recently, Ukrainian teams defeated NATO formations using inexpensive drone technologies. Current artificial intelligence rules may unintentionally slow adoption of rapidly-evolving electronic technologies, creating integration challenges with allies and limiting responses to emerging low-cost digital threats.

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.

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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.

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Australia can be region’s most-trusted cloud node – if governance catches up

Data centres are emerging as critical targets in modern conflicts. Distributed infrastructure improves resilience under physical and cyber disruption. Australia can support regional digital resilience but needs to develop clear governance, coordination, and crisis authority.

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Just looping you in: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

Automating email writing may seem efficient, but risks increasing volume and cognitive load. As communication remains tied to relationships and signalling, easier drafting could unintentionally create more work overall. Core workload remains reading and decision-making.

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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.

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AI Is Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs as ‘New Ivies’ Adapt, Including the Air Force Academy

Artificial intelligence is raising skill requirements and reducing lower-level job opportunities, prompting institutions like the United States Air Force Academy to adapt training models as workforce entry shifts toward higher baseline capability.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It

Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into warfare. However, escalating proliferation risks and weak governance signal a growing loss of control, leaving coordinated AI industry action as the only near-term path to prevent catastrophic global consequences.

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Fast, Fluent, Flawed: AI All at Sea

AI can produce fast, convincing outputs; yet hidden flaws, bias, and overconfidence risk misleading decisions. Careful oversight and informed use are essential to avoid costly errors. Responsible use requires training, awareness, and clear boundaries.

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Data Centres Are Australia’s Chance to Shape AI’s Future

Data centres underpin the growth of artificial intelligence technologies. Australia could influence AI development through smart policy and infrastructure choices, which could strengthen economic growth, improve resilience, and position the country as a trusted partner.

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Ukraine Shows AI Changing How Coalitions Fight

AI is reshaping how partners coordinate and share information—improving speed and precision while exposing gaps in integration, trust, and data management across complex, multi-team environments. Shared data improves coordination between dispersed teams and systems.