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Ali Raz, George Mason University explains how the 2024 AIAA DEFENSE forum explores the future of aerospace and defense: “Integrated human machine formations that seamlessly transcend multi-domain operations will be critical for battlefield dominance in the future.” With a keynote session on AI and autonomy, panels on technology transition, and technical presentations exploring AI/ML, robotics and uncrewed systems, you won’t want to miss this year's forum. Find out more. https://bit.ly/48CsAi5 #AIAADEFENSE #AIAA #DefenseInnovation

Now online and ready for your reading list, it’s the 2022-2023 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Annual Report! Accomplishments highlighted in the document include: • inaugural Marketplace event • completion of the first IDEaS Test Drive • first challenges launched on quantum technologies and robotics • second counter-drone Sandbox event • IDEaS funded COVID-19 solution hits the market We’re proud to work with Canadian innovators to develop and advance the defence S&T landscape. Read all about the program’s accomplishments over the previous year: https://lnkd.in/etXFu3Eh #DefenceIDEaS #DefenceScience

The BattleLab prides itself on being an innovation facility for all; we don't just deal with technology, nor do we only deal with innovation for direct Defence applications. Innovation is complex, and we understand that great ideas can surface from anywhere and cross-pollinate between Industry, Academia and Defence. That's why it was a pleasure to have the South Agritech group Workshoping at the Battlelab covering topics such as Sustainability and Renewability. It got us thinking about all the brilliant things that have been Tested, Experimented with, Workshopped and Demonstrated at the BattleLab over the last 24 Months (we couldn't name them all, or the list would be too long). Virtual, simulated and Augmented training environments Leadership UAS and FPV Drone swarming Practical application of AI Robotics Future battery's Sustainable Business Growth Maritime warfare tech Maritime capabilities Land warfare tech Dual use technology Digital Cyber Communications Quantum The IoT Telecoms Nuclear - CBRN environments Signal detection Machine learning Future mobility We always encourage people to discover how the BattleLab can work for them. We may not have done the thing you're doing yet, but you could be the first. Video - A throwback to when the Quadrupeds took over at the Robot Hackathon with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), FCI and DAIC. For that activity, we had teams from Defence, Industry and Academia working on removing personnel from danger. #battlelab #technology #ideas #dualusetech #ministryofdefence #royalairforce #royalnavy #britisharmy #strategiccommand #dorsetcouncil #digitaldorset #dorsetinnovationpark

We show where our technology comes from, why we are TRL8 on telemetry and compression, how fusion is handled. Overall, we tested for over a decade, and all of the 15 models we found in literature, white papers, user manuals, were biased: MIT Stanford Adobe Microsoft Intel... all 30% added compression from removing sub pixel bias means that sub pixel errors impact telemetry accuracy, as one third of an entire compressed image is made of bias... it needs to be removed 2 videos were produced from our scheduled demo, the first one was posted on Saturday March 23 we're the only ones who know how to get the scale accuracy to less than a nanometer, and keep the accuracy throughout image analysis, even at sub pixel level... overall, biases are worth a 1% loss in accuracy, and a massive computing speed and bandwidth loss With what we know, and kept secret from our initial demo during the bidding process, General Dynamics cannot deliver Military surveillance: LAV and Northern Alert System upgrade (over 4,5 $billions at stake) CSA: Satellite imaging and remote robotics... #military #surveillance #surveillancetechnology #autonomousvehicles #satellite #digitalimaging #computervision #drone #robotics

If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? Join me as we explore MOSA strategies for uncrewed systems with RTI. From embedded electronics to cutting-edge AI, we’ll dive into the heart of autonomous platforms. 🌐🤖 #AI #UAS #uncrewed #embedded #RTI #WeAreWindRiver #RTOS

Is there a Human in the Machine? AI and Future Warfare - War on the Rocks "AI technology is already being infused into military machines. Autonomous weapons that can attack without human intervention have already supported human fighter pilots in multiple scenarios, including refueling in mid-air, escorting heavy bombers, and acting as decoys to absorb enemy fire. Many AI-enabled machines are designed to look and act like humans. For hybrid human–machine teams to work together effectively, they will need the same qualities that teams of human soldiers rely on: trust, acceptance, tolerance, and social connection." Calian Group is currently leading a project supporting development of intelligent systems for the Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationaleand Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes (DND/CAF). The Calian team is working with a range of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), multimodal displays, attention-aware displays (sustained attention), clutter and situation awareness, trust in automation, human automation interaction with unmanned systems, man-unmanned teaming, intelligent adaptive interfaces, augmented cognition, adaptive learning and intelligent tutoring. The research will help the CAF in its design, implementation, acquisition, and operation of military systems such as AI, robotics and autonomous systems. To learn more about our AI expertise, please visit our Calian Defence Solutions Hub @https://lnkd.in/eYbKzM2d #artificialintelligence #AI #defence #emergingtechnologies #autonomoussystems #robotics Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02zQt060

Modern Day S T A R S H I P T R O O P E R S - Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, has partnered with Microsoft to improve the U.S. Army’s HoloLens-based Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). This collaboration aims to provide soldiers with real-time threat information through advanced mixed-reality technology, helping to transform them into modern-day Starship Troopers. Enhancing Soldier Capabilities: Anduril’s Lattice software will be integrated into IVAS, enabling the headsets to update soldiers with real-time data from drones, vehicles, and aerial defense systems, boosting their awareness of battlefield threats. Palmer Luckey's Return to Headsets: Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is returning to the world of headsets through this partnership with Microsoft. His vision for the project is to augment soldiers' sensory capabilities, likening it to Robert Heinlein’s 1950s Starship Troopers sci-fi novel. IVAS Improvements: Initially launched in 2021, IVAS headsets faced issues like headaches and eyestrain. Microsoft has since improved the design and plans further refinements after more testing in early 2025. The U.S. Army has committed up to $21.9 billion for this project over the next decade. Why It Matters: This collaboration between Anduril and Microsoft marks a significant leap in military technology, blending augmented reality and AI to provide soldiers with critical, real-time information on the battlefield. The project exemplifies the evolving relationship between technology and defense, where #AI and #mixedreality could play a crucial role in shaping future military strategies. To read more check out The Verge: https://lnkd.in/gW_6p9N9 🔔 #wakeupimagine and follow Michael Chase and hit the bell icon on my page so you don’t miss future AI insights #FutureOfAi

The U.S. and China are in a competitive race to develop advanced four-legged robots for military use, aiming to enhance battlefield effectiveness. Both nations are focusing on creating robots with superior mobility, durability, and the capacity to operate in dangerous or tactical environments. In my previous experience in robotics development, I've witnessed firsthand how crucial mobility and durability are in practical applications. Imagine a scenario where a robot can navigate rocky terrains or withstand extreme conditions—this could redefine battlefield strategy. Key question for the audience: How do you foresee the use of four-legged robots impacting military operations? Are there ethical considerations we should prioritize? Compelling data point: Research indicates that enhanced robotics can potentially reduce human casualties by undertaking high-risk missions. Your thoughts? How will this technological race shape the future of warfare? Keywords: military robotics, battlefield innovation, tactical technology, four-legged robots, military AI, US-China competition #militarytechnology #robotics #innovation #AI #tacticaltech

We are building a Ship ⛴️ that drives itself 🌊… Our collaboration with Marine AI and QinetiQ is a significant step towards making this a reality - in the near future! We have completed so much work already, getting the Ship ready to host a variety of systems, #autonomy and #newtech as well as setting it up as a floating experiments platform whilst putting in the hours to hone our skills operating and supervising #uncrewedsystems. There is still so much to do, #sensors, #AI, #simulation and #regulation, but we are making progress. I’ve been asked a few times why the Royal Navy needs a Ship that can sail, without people, from A to B… My answer is this: Complex Warships are expensive and they need a lot of people to operate them effectively. Autonomy is a way of achieveing mass, whilst consuming less of your most valuable resource - #people. Autonomy will allow us to #optionallycrew, to complete the dull, dangerous and dirty #military tasks whilst committing as few people as possible into harms way. It enables small #missionteams to operate #autonomous and #remote systems from a Ship or for that Ship to be sent up threat on its own to carry out a task. Autonomy has a place in a blended #force. But it is the first step. Teaching a Ship to drive itself is one thing - and we have seen how difficult that can be with - #selfdrivingcars. We need to get to a point where an #AutonomousShip can operate in a task group with crewed platforms, understand the wide variety of threats it will need to defeat and position itself in a #commsdenied situation to have best effect depending on its role and fit - #Wartonomy This is important work for the #UK, #NATO and #AUKUS #Maritime environment. Difficulties exist to be surmounted. There are some smart people in this photo and it is a pleasure to work with them. #NavyX is certainly a challenge I enjoy because of the people! #innovation #technology #tech #digitaltransformation #defence #networking

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The modernization of our armed forces is urgently needed to build European defense resilience. Building capabilities is possible through new innovative technologies and the procurement of new hardware and software. However, this is a slow path—a path we must take but cannot rely on exclusively. Europe lacks both the time and the financial resources. Today, we are thrilled to introduce a solution to modernize armed forces in a cost-effective way, enhance connectivity, and equip them with new applications: 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗢𝗦. Mithra is our powerful digital upgrade solution, transforming legacy fleets into intelligent, autonomy-capable connected systems. In modern battlefields, it’s not just about connecting vehicles with each other, but also about integrating new capabilities and assets of modern warfare, such as drones across all domains, sensors, software, and AI. This ensures the continued viability of NATO forces’ networked operations. Such integration is only possible if existing systems can be continually updated with new technologies. 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗢𝗦 isn’t just about upgrading; it’s about creating effective team members on the battlefield. We add teaming capabilities that enable legacy vehicles to act as "wingmen" in unmanned-manned or unmanned-unmanned teaming scenarios. This is made possible by one of the first tested applications developed through Mithra: the Legacy Autonomy Kit, a seamless integration of AI and autonomy that brings existing vehicles into the next era of operations. New times call for bold new mindsets. Special thanks to our partners ACS Armoured Car Systems, Quantum Systems and UXS Alliance , Hentschel System GmbH, and VEHICO GMBH, who worked with us to rapidly upgrade a legacy system. With Mithra OS, we are setting a new standard of interoperability and efficiency across all domains. Stay tuned for the upcoming applications we are deploying within NATO forces to elevate the protection of our democracies to the next technological level. Discover more about our use cases and the capabilities of Mithra OS by visiting https://lnkd.in/dwrhrJwv.