SPOTLIGHT: Navigating the rising tide of trusted autonomy, with Dr Greg Bain and Brigadier James Davis

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Defence Science and Technology Group acting chief of platforms Dr Greg Bain and DSTG Director General Future Land Warfare, Land Capability Division, Brigadier James Davis join host Liam Garman to discuss the evolving role and importance of trusted autonomy in a changing battlespace.

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Defence Science and Technology Group acting chief of platforms Dr Greg Bain and DSTG Director General Future Land Warfare, Land Capability Division, Brigadier James Davis join host Liam Garman to discuss the evolving role and importance of trusted autonomy in a changing battlespace.

 
 

They begin the podcast discussing the past 12 months of development on trusted autonomy by Defence and opportunities the DTSG has used to further their autonomy research.

Bain then describes DTSG’s involvement in testing environments such as Autonomous Warrior and the collaborative assistance of international partners.

The podcast then turns to the rise of uncrewed aerial systems and their usage in military forces, such as the Australian Defence Force.

They wrap up the podcast with BRIG Davis examining the strategic importance of directed energy and trusted autonomy systems in the changing battlespace.

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The Defence Connect team

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