DEWC Services is contributing to the development of Australia’s future Defence workforce through co-funding from Defence Trailblazer’s Workforce portfolio.
Two recent interns, Adelaide University computer science and engineering graduates Hard Patel and Matthew Fowler, have now transitioned from student placements to full time roles at DEWC, where they are delivering Defence-aligned work.
DEWC Services and Adelaide University have commenced a new research collaboration to advance sovereign AI-enabled decision-support capabilities for Australia’s Defence sector.
The project will develop an operationally relevant open architecture capability designed to support faster and more effective decision-making in contested environments.
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.
Professor Tat-Jun (TJ) Chin has forged his career around developing state-of-the-art solutions for Space using innovative Artificial Intelligence techniques.
As the University of Adelaide Theme Lead for Defence Space Technologies, he contributes his foundational research expertise to uplift the Australian defence space industry and achieve commercial impact.
Saab Australia and academic experts from the University of Adelaide and UNSW are developing a strategic planning tool for maritime defence to respond to advanced threats.
Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the planning and decision support tool is designed to enhance the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to conduct its operations, with a specific focus on optimising defensive postures against hypersonic threats.
Professor Matt Garratt leads the Defence Trailblazer’s UNSW team for Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence (RASAI).
“At UNSW Canberra, we have a unique microcosm representing all of the key focus areas of Defence Trailblazer. This allows me to not just work in RASAI but also dabble in other fields such as hypersonics, space and cyber,” says Professor Garratt.
Ocius Technology and UNSW Canberra are partnering on a project to increase the rapid scaling of production of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). Supported by funding from Defence Trailblazer, the project is developing an integrated production and maintenance facility and an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered logistics support framework.
Dr Oleksandra Molloy’s multidisciplinary research draws on her expertise in human factors, safety, advanced air mobility, uncrewed systems, and artificial intelligence (AI).
“I firmly believe that research-driven insights, when integrated effectively with technology and training frameworks, can significantly enhance the preparedness and adaptability of Defence personnel,” says Dr Molloy.