Two years on, is the AUKUS agreement at the brink of failure?
In a new op-ed, Bill Greenwalt of AEI warns that the Biden administration has not publicly provided workable legislative proposals that would take aim at the ITAR challenges for AUKUS.
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Conversational AI Company Uniphore Leverages Red Box Acquisition for New Data Collection Tool
Red Box provides the open architecture for data capture. Uniphore then feeds that data into U-Capture, its conversational AI automation tool.
The Koala Small Enough to Cuddle Like a Cat
The discovery of a fossil hints at the existence of an animal that researchers say could be the missing link in the understanding of evolution of marsupials in Australia.
Australia Moves Towards Digital Statutory Declarations
The days of signing on the dotted line may be numbered — at least in Australia. From a report: The federal government has announced it is taking statutory declarations into the digital age, saying it will accept electronic signatures and video link wi…
Australian Data Breach Costs are Rising — What Can IT Leaders Do?
Australian data breach costs have jumped over the last five years to $2.57 million USD, according to IBM. Prioritizing DevSecOps and incident response planning can help IT leaders minimize the financial risk.
Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem
Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.
Saab unveils new naval operator workspace concept and camouflage system
“I would consider any partner that will step up and say that ‘we’re really interested in this’ because that would probably accelerate our process,” said Saab’s Johan Hagg of the workstation.
US, Australia should use civil aid, not military, to woo Pacific Island states from China: Wargame
“One of China’s most salient advantages in the competition is its ability to identify and woo both public influencers and elites in [Pacific island] governments, whether via licit or illicit means,” MITRE analysts conclude.
Israel’s Smartshooter looks to Australia’s unmanned future with new subsidiary
The company has been involved in the Australian market for years, but the new subsidiary shows its “serious” about work there, director tells Breaking Defense.
Australia deploys F-35A stealth fighter jets to Japan
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed six F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Japan for the first time as part of Exercise Bushido Guardian 23. The exercise will take place at Komatsu Air Base until 15 September and will include bilateral air c…