Defence Trailblazer has updated its Priority Theme Roadmaps, highlighting the capabilities being developed across our programs and charting a path to meeting the Australian Defence Force’s sovereign capability requirements for the future. The development of these Roadmaps has involved engagement with Defence, industry and academic partners, both through one-on-one sessions and collective workshops.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of defence technology, it is crucial to be ahead of the curve. The AUKUS Innovation Challenge is now in its second year, with the 2025 competition focusing on maritime innovation for undersea Command, Control, and Communications (C3). The competition demonstrates the need for advanced skills and knowledge in this area. For defence industry Primes and SMEs who have submitted a bid for the challenge, it is now an ideal time to ensure your team is up to date with the latest Combat Systems Engineering knowledge.
In today’s rapidly evolving defence landscape, mastering C4ISREW (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare) technology is essential for professionals seeking to lead in strategic and operational roles. As modern battlefields become increasingly digitised and interconnected, the demand for experts who understand the full spectrum of C4ISREW capabilities is soaring.
Associate Professor Claudia Szabo leads the Defence Trailblazer’s University of Adelaide team for Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence (RASAI), one of five key areas aligned with the Defence Strategic Review. She is passionate about applying the theoretical aspects of her research to Defence, and connecting industry with academia by growing research projects and partnerships.
In this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, Defence Connect podcast host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.
Accelerating ideas into commercial-ready products, the Defence Trailblazer is strengthening Australia’s sovereign capabilities through the rapid translation of disruptive new R&D technologies. Leading the UNSW team for Hypersonics & Countermeasures, one of five key areas aligned to the Defence Strategic Review, Professor Andrew Neely is passionate about addressing important challenges in high-speed flight and propulsion and improving diversity in aerospace and academia.
In September, the Defence Trailblazer proudly hosted the inaugural learner cohort for the Introduction to Systems Engineering Micro-Credential, at the University of Adelaide. The ground-breaking offering is part of the Combat Systems Engineering Micro-Credentials initiative, and brought together professionals from leading defence companies, including Lockheed Martin Australia, Praetorian Aeronautics, and Advanced Navigation, for an intensive three-day workshop.
The UNSW Future Defence & Security Expo, held in August 2024, showcased UNSW research designed to bolster national resilience and social stability. Click through to read the showcase guide.