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Military Communications and Information Systems Conference and Expo – 12-14 November

MilCIS 2024 will be held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra 12-14 November 2024. MilCIS focuses strategically on the crucial technologies, products, systems and services associated with military communications and information
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12th Submarine Institute of Australia Biennial Conference – 4-6 November 2024

The 12th SIA Biennial Conference will be held 4 – 6 November 2024 at the Hotel Realm, Canberra. The theme for this year’s conference is Australian Submarines – Cornerstone of Deterrence. Read
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Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Innovation Awards Winners

The Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024) Innovation Awards were held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24-26 July. A field of 15 finalists pitched their
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Dept of Industry, Science and Resources – Software-Related Activities and R&D Tax Incentive

DISR has recently updated the Guide for self-assessment as to when software-related activities are eligible under the R&D Tax incentive program. Changes relate mainly to determining when software activities that
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ASD/ACSC – APT40 Advisory – PRC MSS Tradecraft in Action

The Australian Signals Directorate has released an advisory notice outlining the threat to Australian networks from a People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber group, APT40. APT40 has repeatedly targeted Australian
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DARPA Semantic Forensics Program – Analytic Catalogue

The DARPA Semantic Forensics Program (SemaFor) is developing semantic technologies for analysing media, including technologies that determine is multi-modal media assets have been generated or manipulated. Some deepfake detection tools
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Change of DSI Director

After nine years of exemplary leadership, Adrian Pearce left the DSI Directorship at the end of May.  Adrian has guided DSI through many celebrations and challenges including welcoming Tasmania to
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Air and Space Power Conference 2024 – Videos and Transcripts

Videos and transcripts from the recent Air and Space Power Conference 2024 are available from the Air and Space Power Centre. The conference focused on building air and space power
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National Robotics Strategy Released

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the National Robotics Strategy, to support the development of a stronger, more unified robotics industry and harness the benefits of robotics
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US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) – Membership Now Open to Australia, Canada, UK Entities

The DIBC is a US Department of Defence-funded initiative that aims to enable rapid research and allow access to commercial solutions for defense requirements and innovations from industry, academia and
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