The AUKUS trilateral security agreement recently announced between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America has shone the spotlight on Australia’s Defence capability. Many new opportunities will arise from the AUKUS agreement – not to mention the possibility of other multi and bilateral partnerships, too. Now is the perfect time for local…
DSTG is seeking individuals and groups from industry, academia, Defence and national security agencies who may be interested in applying to be part of an Information Warfare Innovation Community. This community will assist with the ongoing development, implementation and quality assurance of the research and innovation activities of the Information Warfare STaR Shot. Membership of…
Today we continue our series of articles introducing you to representatives from Queensland’s Defence industry. David represents yet another from our ever-expanding pool of diverse and talented professionals paving the way for Queenslanders. We spoke to David about his many years of experience in the industry and the exhaustive list of contributions he has made over…
Do you work in the areas of AI, robotics and autonomous systems, distributed and coordinated sensing, systems guidance, navigation and control; teaming, swarming and collaborative behaviour, advanced propulsion systems, advanced material and energetics? Your expertise could help Defence counter a new wave of emerging challenges. The Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) is calling for capability statements from…
Virtual Information Session and Q&A Details Topic: Capability Statements for Disruptive Weapons Effects (DWE) STaR Shot challenge which cover any of the following areas: Sensors and fusion Power, energy and propulsion Systems guidance, navigation and control Teaming, swarming and collaborative tactics Systems and sub-systems engineering Date: Thursday 14th October Time: 1000 to 1100 AEST Who: STaR Shot Leader Dr Nathalie Colineau…
The Queensland Defence Science Alliance’s Director, Professor Cara Wrigley, toured the University of Southern Queensland’s Hypersonic Facility along with Director of Designworks Alexander Wall. This visit was carried out as part of our exploration of the advanced materials research facilities and capabilities available in Queensland Universities, which was integral to a defence aerospace project that QDSA helped facilitate for Project Jericho and…
We are pleased to announce that there have been five (5) successful Queensland recipients in Round 2 of the Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making Initiative (AI4DM). Each recipient will receive three months funding of up to $20,000 per project. This funding, from numerous Commonwealth agencies, is administered on a state basis. Recipients could also have the chance to join a national network…
In this August recap, we share a handful of exciting funding announcements for Queensland researchers through our QDSA HDR Capability Grants and Round 2 of the Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making (AI4DM) initiative. There have also been a plethora of networking and collaboration opportunities sparked – some we can share now, others to be revealed later. Here…
Here at QDSA we often talk about the multi-disciplinary approach required to drive innovation and develop new capability for Australia’s Defence enterprise. Over the coming months we will be introducing you to representatives from Queensland’s Defence industry. We cannot wait to showcase the incredible – and diverse – industry talent spearheading Queensland’s contributions. Our goal…
From meeting with Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist, to site visits in the Darling Downs, and engaging with local government authorities, July was another busy month for the Queensland Defence Science Alliance. Meeting with Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist QDSA Director, Professor Cara Wrigley sat down with Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Monro in Canberra on July 1.…
