Attention Innovators! DOD Launches the Indo-Pacific Innovation Challenge.Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III today announced the launch of a series of defence innovation challenges under AUKUS. The trilateral security collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom. And the United States, beginning early next year.
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He stated that the difficulties would centre on the development of superior electronic warfare equipment.
Austin made the announcement during a news conference in Mountain View. California, alongside Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Who also serves as defence minister and British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.
The seminar took held during a visit to the Defence Innovation Unit at Moffett Field. DIU is the department’s principal organisation for advancing the use of commercial technologies.
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According to Austin, the purpose of AUKUS is a free and open Indo-Pacific area.
Focus on the Indo-Pacific
DIU defence chiefs witnessed capabilities demonstrations centred on artificial intelligence, integrated air defence systems, tactical augmented reality, space architecture, and virtual training for air dominance.
According to a senior defence official, AUKUS is partnering on artificial intelligence, autonomy, advanced cyber electronic warfare
hypersonics, counterhypersonics quantum technologies and submarine warfare.
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According to the official, the three nations are also creating an AUKUS Industry Forum with trilateral government and industry leaders to assist guide policy, technical, and commercial frameworks to accelerate the development and delivery of advanced capabilities. The forum’s inaugural meeting will take place in the first half of 2024.
The official stated that progress is being made on the nuclear-powered, conventionally armed assault submarine programme.
