MILITARY TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Military Technology in the Age of Robots

This department looks at the development of military hardware and AI.

Technological advances are often the most rapid in the area of military research and development. The motivation for countries to develop better defence systems, and the money afforded by such motivation, provides opportunity for technologists to push the bleeding edge – for better and for worst.

Latest military technology news
MQ-4C Triton drone still on track for Australia

MQ-4C Triton drone still on track for Australia

Australia is expected to receive three MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by 2025 according to manufacturer Northrop Grumman despite an announcement by the US Department of Defense for a two-year ‘production pause in FY 2021 and FY 2022’ in the Triton...

Loyal Wingman Drone Project Moves Forward

Loyal Wingman Drone Project Moves Forward

With rising tensions between Bejing and Washington, an increasingly assertive China, and greater potential for conflict in the Pacific region, Australia is making decisive moves to toward bolstering its defence capabilities. Within the scope of Australia’s recent 2020...