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Ghost Bats and Maven Smart: How AI is transforming Defence (opens the original)
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In the weeks before Christmas last year, high over the remote desert of South Australia, a small slice of aviation and AI history was made. The Ghost Bat — an Australian-made aircraft, about two-thirds the size of a regular fighter jet — shot down a target with an air-to-air missile. The Ghost Bat is autonomous. There is no human controlling it from a cockpit, nor a drone pilot on land behind a joystick. It is a glimpse into the future of warfare, with artificial intelligence playing a far great
Will building three warships be worth Australia's $27 billion? (opens the original)
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Budget documents reveal that close to $27 billion has been allocated to building the first three Hunter-class frigate warships. The ships are designed to replace the aging Anzac-class ships, but have faced delays and cost blowouts. The first of the Hunter frigates is due in 2032, and advocates argue it will be one of the most capable warships of its kind. In a massive shed at Adelaide's Osborne shipyards, a ceremonial coin is placed under the keel of the first Hunter-class frigate — continuing a
Former senator to take 'independent' look at sexual violence in the ADF (opens the original)
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Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed to lead an inquiry into sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The inquiry was a key recommendation from The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which found the problem was "systemic" within the ADF. The inquiry is due to begin public hearings next year, and victim-survivors have been told non-disclosure agreements made with the ADF will not be enforced for the purposes of the inquiry. Former senator Natas
US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia (opens the original)
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Defence Minister Richard Marles met with his US counterpart, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, in Washington DC and discussed US "force posture" in Australia. Any expansion would come on top of the existing US presence in Australia, including US Marine rotations through Darwin and the creation of Submarine Rotational Force—West in WA. Mr Marles also met with AI companies and flagged announcements about an expanded US military presence are expected in coming months. The US military's presence in
Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine (opens the original)
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Australian authorities are investigating reports a soldier who previously served in the Australian Defence Force has been killed in Ukraine. The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron. Authorities in Australia and Ukraine are yet to confirm details about his death. Australian officials are investigating reports a former ADF soldier has been killed while fighting in Ukraine. The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie the A
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