Govt invests over $100m to deliver next-gen drones to ADF
17 July, 2024The acquisition of two small uncrewed aerial systems will bolster the Australian Defence Force's ability to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance.
Federal grant supports next stage of large-area Wi-Fi project
16 July, 2024The project seeks to deliver rapidly deployable voice and data services with increased Wi-Fi coverage, including novel Wi-Fi protocol and antenna designs, with resilient satellite backhaul.
Federal funding to help emerging aviation tech take off
18 June, 2024The Australian Government is partnering with industry to develop innovative aviation technologies that can make a real difference for communities, particularly those in regional Australia.
Mobile Network Hardening Program Round 2 results
12 June, 2024The program is a government initiative funding upgrades to improve the resilience of mobile network telecommunications infrastructure in regional Australia.
Improving Mobile Coverage Round cleared by Audit Office
24 May, 2024 by Lauren DavisThe Australian National Audit Office has found that round six of the federal government's Mobile Black Spot Program was consistent with Commonwealth grant rules and guidelines.
Govt funds telco resilience tech, responds to LEOSat report
03 May, 2024A total of $17.4 million will go towards 33 projects across a range of areas to develop and deploy innovative, new or emerging telecommunications technologies.
CRC-P grants fund firefighting aircraft, LiDAV technology
26 February, 2024 by Lauren DavisAMSL Aero will adapt its zero-emission aircraft to fight bushfires autonomously, while Advanced Navigation will accelerate production of its LiDAV technology.
Govt program to boost mobile coverage along regional roads
12 February, 2024Communities across regional and remote Australia can expect improved mobile coverage on roads and highways as a result of the $50m Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program.
Arkeus secures $4.45m to scale search and surveillance systems
06 February, 2024Arkeus's optical systems are built for modern operating environments, giving responders the ability to 'see' and respond in real time.
Peri-Urban Mobile Program Round 2 now open for applications
30 January, 2024Communities on the fringes of major urban centres in bushfire-prone areas are set to share in $20 million in investment to upgrade mobile coverage.
Major govt investment to boost regional connectivity
15 December, 2023More than 100 communities and locations across rural and regional Australia are set to benefit from significant communications upgrades made possible by $170.2 million in government funding.
ARC research grant to safeguard UAV technologies
24 November, 2023An ARC-funded project aims to explore resilient cybersecurity measures for unmanned aerial vehicle systems to safeguard them against adversarial machine learning attacks.
A $25m upgrade for the NSW SES flood rescue fleet
14 November, 2023All new vehicles are being equipped with vehicle-as-a-node technology, allowing crews to communicate using 4G and satellite networks in addition to regular radio networks.
NSW Budget invests in comms upgrades
27 September, 2023The NSW Government has announced its intention to rebuild essential services and deliver a safer state, by investing $26m into new emergency services communications upgrades.
Round 2 of mobile resilience program opens
20 September, 2023Round 2 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program is making up to $15m available to help mitigate the impact of natural disasters on mobile services across regional, rural and remote Australia.
