Cisco supporting cyber resilience platforms through Trailblazer
A new Defence Trailblazer project brings together experts from the University of Adelaide and industry partner Cisco to develop cutting-edge technologies for secure military platforms.
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Artificial intelligence set to increase performance for military aircraft crew
Technology company CAE joins forces with UNSW under the Defence Trailblazer to simulate operational environments.
Defence Trailblazer and Northrop Grumman accelerate sovereign quantum communication technologies for the Australian Defence Force
UNSW Sydney and Northrop Grumman Australia are partnering to develop new sovereign capability for the Australian Defence Force. In conjunction with Northrop Grumman Australia & Professor Robert Malaney (UNSW Sydney), the project will work to enable ultra-secure communications that would be impervious to adversarial attacks in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Defence Trailblazer investing in disruptive new technology
Advanced Innovation Fund, Defence 10x Accelerator and skills investment supporting over $200 million in projects. Focussing on innovation at speed, the Defence Trailblazer Program is investing over $200 million in disruptive new technologies that will directly translate into Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability.
Defence Trailblazer funds project with Silex and SQC in a quantum leap to boost our nation’s defences
Through its Advanced Innovation Fund (AIF), the Defence Trailblazer program will contribute $5.1 million to support the establishment of a Quantum Silicon (Q-Si) Production Plant, which aims to deliver an end-to-end Australian manufacturing facility producing enriched silicon for silicon quantum computers.
Defence Trailblazer’s upward trajectory
The Defence Trailblazer program is on track to boost Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities by upskilling the workforce and accelerating leading-edge science and technology.
Dr. Ayad Al Mahturi’s unique journey
Ayad is currently the Lead Avionics and Control System Engineer with Geodrones Australia, and heads the avionics and sensory payload team. He thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, and excels in developing smart sensors and AI-based control solutions.
Lily Attwood is ready to go hypersonic
Lily Attwood is up for the challenge. She’s currently completing an MPhil (Civil, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering) whilst working as a Research Associate in Hypersonic Testing, both at UNSW Canberra.