Defence Industry Melissa Price has announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, which will support Australian industry to develop new AI applications across Defence’s Information and Cyber, Maritime, Air, Space, and Land domains.
In making the announcement, Minister Price said the initiative was part of a $32 million boost to Australian industry over the next two years through the Defence Innovation Hub, as part of the Government’s Defence COVID-19 economic recovery package.
She said the Defence Innovation Hub will partner with the Defence AI Centre to set two challenges to industry using Intelligence Mission data to improve situational awareness in the battlefield, and using intelligent Virtual Reality to enhance simulation, modelling and training.
“AI is a critical enabling technology which can deliver a decisive Defence advantage,” Minister Price said.
“This initiative provides new opportunities for Australia’s AI sector to partner with Defence.
“Genuine partnerships between Defence and Australian industry allows us to develop globally competitive AI capabilities and builds a national defence industry base.
“Through this initiative, we are building a strong Australian defence industry with an ability to design and integrate AI technology into Defence’s force structure.”
Defence said proposals to these challenges can be submitted until 11 February 2021. For more information visit: https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/
