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Two Australian companies just revealed BladeHAUL, a game-changing autonomous vehicle that can haul 10 tonnes, power field hospitals, and tackle defense missions without putting soldiers in harm's way. Built in Bendigo and Newcastle using proven Bushmaster technology, it's the country's most capable uncrewed ground vehicle yet.
Hidden in Sydney's bushland, Australia's only nuclear reactor has quietly produced tens of millions of doses of lifesaving medicine over two decades. The facility also creates electronics for electric trains and helps researchers extend battery life.
An Australian company is teaming up with a South Korean tech firm to mass-produce flexible solar panels that could power everything from satellites to drones. The partnership could make lightweight, bendable solar energy the new standard for hard-to-reach places.
Australia's brightest minds are closing the gap between brilliant research and real-world solutions. The latest cohort of deep tech innovators has already secured over $25 million to turn their discoveries into businesses that could transform healthcare, climate action, and beyond.
Australia's securities regulator is calling for faster adoption of AI and financial technology to avoid falling behind in the global innovation race. New tools could slash insurance claims to seconds and make financial advice accessible to millions.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute to tackle real-world problems like illegal fishing, natural disasters, and food security using satellite technology. The Australasian Space Innovation Institute builds on six years of groundbreaking research to help farmers, miners, and emergency responders work smarter and safer.