Transformations are taking place in the Australian Defence sector: RICO has officially transitioned to G58 – Army Advanced Capabilities. To commemorate the start of this new phase, the Australian Army has issued a Request for Information for Army Innovation Day 2026 (AID26).
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The Challenge: “Autonomous Mass in Littoral Warfare.” The Army is seeking scalable, affordable, and autonomous systems (TRL 4–6) to operate in coastal environments—keeping soldiers out of harm’s way.
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Why Apply? Selected participants get direct user interaction with operators, a formal Army Technology Assessment Report, and no-cost validation against real-world requirements.
Key Dates & Next Steps
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10 July 2026 (11 AM AEST): Virtual Market Briefing. Watch the briefing Recording Here.
- 10 July 2026 (11 AM AEST): The 2nd Virtual Market Briefing. Join online via
- Teams Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46512656810457?p=NamLk98YNRLkpuE5
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Dial In Option:
Phone +61 2 6188 4842
Phone conference ID: 519 247 862#
- Teams Link:
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27 July 2026: RFI Submissions close on AusTender.
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6–8 October 2026: Exhibit at Land Forces 2026 in Perth.
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2–13 November 2026: Field Experimentation in Adelaide.
For more information and to submit your proposal, please visit AusTender (Ref: AID26-LCD-26-0030)
Read the Australian Army Contribution to the National Defence Strategy 2026 here.
📷Credits: Photographer: CPL Jacob Joseph
