Data security innovator GuardWare has launched the encryption software suite PROTECT, a world-first solution that can persistently protect sensitive data while in use. The software allows data to flow securely up and down the supply chain and be destroyed by the document owner at any time as needed.
The Quantum Silicon project – a collaboration between Silex Systems Limited, Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and UNSW Sydney – has been awarded Best Industry-Research collaboration by Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia. The strategic collaboration is supported by $5.1 million from Defence Trailblazer’s Advanced Innovation Fund.
A Defence Trailblazer collaborative project with Space Machines Company and the University of Adelaide’s AI for Space Group has reached a major milestone, building Australia’s first orbital robotics testbed at its state-of-the-art space simulation facilities at the University of Adelaide.
UndaTech has signed a project agreement to test high-performance, fire-resistant undergarments tailored to the needs of female Defence personnel, supported by the Defence’s Trailblazer’s Technology Development & Acceleration program.
“These garments are designed to mitigate health risks for women in frontline roles,” said UndaTech Founder and ADF veteran Emily Pyke.
SmartSat CRC has launched its E-SPARC (Event-based Sensing Payload for Autonomous Rendezvous Control) project, supported by funding from Defence Trailblazer. The project is a collaboration between SmartSat CRC, the AI for Space Group at the University of Adelaide, Infinity Avionics and Blackswan Space.
UNSW PhD student Richard Rademacher is applying his skills and Defence experience to the growing quantum computing industry. His PhD project with industry partner Diraq aims to expand knowledge of modelling and simulation of silicon spin qubit quantum computers.
Australian cybersecurity firm Bluerydge has successfully demonstrated its sovereign artificial intelligence chatbot in a collaborative project with UNSW Canberra, supported by funding from Defence Trailblazer.
Designed for use in secure and disconnected environments, SierraBlue is a custom large language model (LLM) purpose-built to support Defence and other sensitive sectors with mission-ready AI capability.
The project aims to deliver a prototype of Aurora Materials’ proprietary security tags and is funded by the Defence Trailblazer’s Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) program.