The Federal government has now opened the request for tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3, the replacement of the Australian Defence Force’s armoured personnel carrier (APC) fleet. The $10-$15 billion project will see the ADF’s M113 APCs replaced by fleet of up to 450 modern Infantry fighting vehicles and 17 manoeuvre support vehicles. On … Continue reading LAND 400 Phase 3 defence contract request for tender now open →

Researchers at the RMIT University are working with industry partners to investigate ways to integrate the mental states of air pilots with machine learning and decision-making. The Cognitive Human-Machine Interface and Interaction (CHMI) system analyses data inputs to determine the pilot’s state of mind and decide how much computer support is required to fly the … Continue reading New RMIT research explores pilot-machine interaction →

The CSIRO has released a blueprint for the development of an economically and environmentally-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia that it says will enable decarbonisation across the nation’s energy and industrial sectors. According to the CSIRO’s report, the National Hydrogen Roadmap, the ongoing maturation of hydrogen technologies – now moving from research and development to market … Continue reading CSIRO releases hydrogen industry roadmap →

Volvo Group Australia, the largest automotive manufacturer in the country, has opened a new national headquarters Brisbane. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined AB Volvo CEO and President Martin Lundstedt and Volvo Group Australia CEO and President Peter Voorhoeve on Wednesday to unveil the $30 million development at the Metroplex Westgate business park, close to the … Continue reading Volvo opens new national headquarters →

The CSIRO has created two new leadership roles, placing a focus on establishing further collaboration between science and industry. Ilona Charles has been appointed to the role of Executive Director, People, while Nigel Warren is the new Executive Director, Growth. The new appointments follow that from that of Dr Cathy Foley to CSIRO’s Chief Scientist … Continue reading CSIRO appoints two industry figures to leadership positions →