Written by Dr Oleksandra Molloy, Drones in Modern Warfare: Lessons Learnt from the War in Ukraine emphasises that, despite the unmanned, autonomous nature of drones, human judgement and technical skill from soldiers and operators is still central to military success.
The new drones, the SYPAQ CorvoX and Quantum Vector, offer a range of advanced features and capabilities as Australia continues to look to the use of drones for defensive capabilities.
Researchers from Adelaide University have advanced developments of a newly designed system to protect unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from cyber threats such as hacking, signal interference, and malicious software attacks.
The Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft program is moving forward after deploying an aircraft to fire an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile against an Australian-made Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target late last year.
The new agreement seeks to collaborate on counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology and marks Visionary Machines’ first milestone in establishing in-country sales of its Pandion Sentinel C-UAS system, addressing regional security and strategies in the Asia-Pacific area.
A new industry advisory panel has been established to support Defence and other Australian government agencies with counter small uncrewed aerial systems services.