Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
New ground station adds to Australian SATCOM capabilities
Joint Project 2008 Phase 3F is designed to provide the Australian armed forces with a suite of strategic and tactical satellite communication capabilities
A new satellite ground station for the Australian military has entered operational service near Geraldton, Western Australia.
Satellite Ground Station – West was established by BAE Systems Australia under Joint Project 2008 Phase 3F, as one of three stations in the Defence Satellite Communications Program.
Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said that the programme ‘is providing the Australian Defence Force with a suite of strategic and tactical satellite communication capabilities’.
The Australian Defence Force has long sought to enhance its SATCOM capabilities, having entered a partnership with the US in 2007 to gain assured access to the Wideband Global Satellite system (pictured).
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