Defence
Athena AI helps soldiers on the battlefield identify protected targets
Many experts have concerns about the use of AI on the battlefield, but Chartered engineer Stephen Bornstein CPEng believes the...
Devising self-driving technology for the Army requires military precision
A military-academic collaboration is advancing autonomous vehicle technology to ready it for use by the Australian Army.
Engineers needed to grow Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry
While sectors of the economy such as hospitality and tourism have taken a hit due to the pandemic, Australia’s naval...
New partnership to give Australia’s Navy engineering capabilities a boost
Engineers in the Royal Australian Navy work on everything from maritime electronic systems to state-of-the-art ships and flight simulators. Now,...
Defence STEM strategy reveals engineering roles are in high demand
Earlier this year, the Defence Force released its Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy, which details how the government will help...
In an emergency, Australia might not have enough fuel to meet its needs
A lack of liquid fuel security could present a dire threat to Australia in the event of a shortage. Certain...
How one engineer built her career on turning challenges into opportunities
Taking on highly complex defence work helped engineer Rachel Harch advance her career and become the youngest Fellow of Engineers...
WA to host world’s first base for Airbus solar powered pseudo-satellite
WA's skies will be home to the Airbus Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite, which can stay aloft in Earth’s stratosphere for up...
Here’s your chance to go below the deck of Australia’s largest warship
The Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship gives the Australian Defence Force one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea deployment systems...
Young engineers take the helm of Australia’s new Global Combat Ships
BAE Systems recently sent two young Australian engineers over to Glasgow to develop their skills and experiences in working with...
