US-UK-Australia Deal is as Much About Speed as Subs
The most important element of the agreement, however, isn’t about subs, but how quickly three allies can move to address capability shortfalls.
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Royal Navy’s Prest on Type 31 Frigate, Capabilities, Next Steps, Balancing Cost & Performance
Capt. Steve Prest, RN, the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program director, discusses what’s next for the program to develop the service’s next-generation warship, capabilities of multi-mission vessel, reliability and forward basing, and balancing cost and capability with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the DSEI conference and tradeshow in London. Our coverage is sponsored by L3 Harris and Leonardo DRS and in partnership with Clarion Events — DSEI’s organizer — and working with the UK Department of International Trade’s Defence & Security Organisation to bring our audience the best in British defense.
Chironix’s Milford on Creating High-Level ‘Perception’ for Robots, Autonomous Systems
Dan Milford, the chief executive of Chironix, discusses the Perth, Australia-based company’s efforts to create high-level perception for robots and autonomous systems for military and commercial applications with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC.
MICEBS’ Coupe on Innovative Modular Construction System
Paul Michael Coupe, founder of MICEBS of Southport, Australia, discusses applications for the innovative modular construction system he invented that allows for rapid assembly — by hand — of infinitely configurable structures for disaster and humanitarian relief purposes with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC.
Curious Thing’s McKeague on AI-Driven Digital interviewer
David McKeague, co-founder and chief strategist at Sydney-based startup Curious Thing, discusses the company’s artificial intelligence-driven digital interviewer with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC.
Tekuma’s McClelland on New One-Hand Drone Controller Technology
Annette McClelland, CEO and Co-Founder of Tekuma, introduce their new tactile controller for drones and robots that offers six degrees of freedom with one-handed control and discuss the technology, ease of use, flexibility and market potential with Defense & Aerospace Editor Vago Muradian at the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC.
CSIS’ Green on Trump’s Japan Visit, US Asia Strategy, North Korea
Michael Green, PhD, Japan chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses President Trump’s recent visit to Japan, Washington’s Asia strategy, what’s next with North Korea and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
F-35 PEO Winter on Program Progress, Performance Improvement, Long-Term Capabilities
Vice Adm. Mat Winter, USN, the program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II fighter, discusses program accomplishments, next hurdles, improving program performance, production rates and introducing new capabilities with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.