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Activating academics into industry – Staff Mobility Program highlights how to improve university-industry linkages
Our Staff Mobility Program strengthened Australia’s defence innovation system by connecting university capability with industry partners, promoting knowledge transfer and fostering a dynamic exchange of expertise.
Ocius Technology and UNSW launch second R&D project to advance operator control of Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Ocius Technology and UNSW Canberra are collaborating to develop advanced mathematical modelling and autonomous control systems for the Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) fleet to optimise its performance and power usage.
Defence Trailblazer wraps up industry growth and resilience program to uplift enterprise development
The Defence Industry Growth & Resilience (DIGR) Program has supported 40 Defence Trailblazer industry partners with a total of $3 million grant funding to support $14.9 million worth of projects and activities.
The program, which was finalised in the first quarter of 2026, supported businesses to scale and compete to deliver sovereign capability.
Defence Trailblazer empowers veteran entrepreneurs and uplifts enterprises towards sovereign capability
Defence Trailblazer is empowering Australian Defence Force veterans to establish themselves as founders of early-stage companies that deliver sovereign capability. Since 2023, Defence’s Trailblazer innovation programs have provided a launchpad for veterans and innovators from all backgrounds to pursue defence industry opportunities.
Lockheed Martin Australia accelerating integrated Defence capabilities with UNSW and Adelaide University R&D collaborations
Lockheed Martin Australia is making an impact in systems-level R&D architecture through collaborations with UNSW and Adelaide University researchers .
Delivered through Lockheed Martin Australia’s Advanced Systems & Technologies R&D team, the six projects are building advanced capabilities in hypersonics, space systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to inform their ‘Southern Shield’ anti-access, area-denial R&D strategy.
Trailblazer Universities Program showcases national impact and a new model for collaboration
Leaders from government and academia came together this week to reflect on the outcomes of the Trailblazer Universities Program towards reshaping Australia’s research and innovation landscape. The event highlighted the collective achievements of the Trailblazers and the growing momentum behind mission‑driven university research built on large‑scale collaboration.
Acacia Systems collaborates with UNSW experts to advance passive sonar detection, tracking and localisation capability
Acacia Systems is advancing Onyx, its passive sonar automatic capability, to deliver enhanced tracking performance across a wider range of challenging acoustic environments.
The collaborative project with UNSW represents over 25 years of investment in research to develop a critical sovereign capability.