International Challenge To Develop Military Robots

MAGIC - challenging research organisations around the world to build fully autonomous ground robots.

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced a million dollar international competition challenging research organisations to build fully autonomous ground robots able to operate effectively in military operations.

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Enhanced Virtual World for Test-Driving Aircraft

DSTO's enhanced Air Operations Simulation Centre

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today opened a $1.7 million upgrade of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) flight...

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Technology: from the laboratory to the battleground

A counter-improvised explosive device robot uses technology to provide tactile feedback to a remote operator, enabling them to ‘feel’ suspicious objects and interact with them from a safe

The defence industry in Australia is innovative and robust and its researchers are amongst the most respected in the world.

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