Fleet of Ghost Sharks set to patrol our waters

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Australian-designed Ghost Sharks

The Australian Government is investing $1.7 billion in a fleet of Australian-designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles, known as Ghost Sharks, for the Royal Australian Navy.

Defence remembers leading scientist, 30 years on

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Michael Howlett was killed during an aircraft crash while undertaking his scientific duties.

Thirty years on, Defence reflects on the tragic loss of one of its scientists, Michael Howlett, who was killed during an aircraft crash while undertaking his scientific duties.

Towards a fully enabled future soldier

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Pictured outside the augmented reality dome (L-R): Melanie Ralph (Discipline Lead Soldier Autonomy), Tim Bussell (Group Leader Integrated Personnel Protection), Colonel Gerald Berson (Director Diggerworks), WO1 Barry Fawcett (RSM Diggerworks), Major Kevin Davis (Program Manager SA Development).

Researchers are deploying soldiers to a virtual world to assess new technologies.

Bringing researchers together to enhance national security

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Across the science and technology (S&T) community, experts are working on research that helps to keep Australians safe.

The Internet of Things: here, there and everywhere

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The Internet of things (IoT) is influencing our lives, from smartwatches tracking our daily activities and health, to smart homes with light globes, thermostats, cameras and media players working together.

Cyber researcher takes out Rising Star award

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Less than three years into her professional career, Amy Stringfellow has been awarded the ADM Women in Defence 'Rising Star' award for her achievements in Defence science.

Australia’s AI community rises to the challenge

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Australia’s artificial intelligence (AI) community has rallied to a call from Defence and the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) for solutions to key Defence and security challenges.

LHD Landing Craft enhancement program wins Essington Lewis award

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The team behind substantial capability improvements to Australia's Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Landing Craft has taken out the Essington Lewis 'Minor Sustainment Activity' award.

Where next for autonomy research?

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Australian soldiers are exploring the use of robotic and autonomous systems to enhance Army capabilities.
Australian soldiers are exploring the use of robotic and autonomous systems to enhance Army capabilities.

As the prevalence of automation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) has grown, our familiarity with and reliance on autonomy in our day-to-day lives has increased.

Defence scientists investigating flexible work arrangements

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Dr Justin Fidock with Commander of Joint Task Force 629 for Operation COVID-19 Assist, Major General Paul Kenny (left), and Commander Joint Task Group 629.4 Air Commodore Margot Forster receive an update at Keswick Barracks, South Australia.
Dr Justin Fidock with Commander of Joint Task Force 629 for Operation COVID-19 Assist, Major General Paul Kenny (left), and Commander Joint Task Group 629.4 Air Commodore Margot Forster receive an update at Keswick Barracks, South Australia.

Flexible work practices can increase the productivity and well-being of employees and maximise participation in the workforce.

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