Defence scientists develop new mission data approach

This would allow for personnel in combat environments to make more rapid, informed decisions while increasing situational awareness with data gathered from acoustic signature libraries, electronic warfare support libraries, maps and additional sources.

Leading the T-RREx team, Marion Byrne said the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has successfully tested a range of programming systems to achieve these goals, saying: “The experiment tested a process of onboard reprogramming based on off-board information, with the aim of exploring methods of injecting information into live systems in a way that operators can trust.”

Conducted at the Combat Systems Innovation Centre at DSTG Edinburgh in South Australia, the T-RREx was able to test its technology in a multi-domain facility, allowing for live, virtual and reconstructed testing environments.

“We were able to provide immediate insights back to our Defence partners,” Byrne added.

“We expect our findings will lead to near-term capability for the warfighter, as well as form the basis of ongoing development of broader approaches to rapid reprogramming across the joint integrated force.”

Allowing for a more thorough and situationally accurate response to combat, the experiment will hopefully strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s strategic decision-making position in a real-life combat scenario.