Innovation

Queensland's capabilities in the innovation sector include:

• automated systems development including onboard sensor systems
• uncrewed systems
• hypersonic aerodynamics
• surveillance technologies, including non-cooperative facial recognition
• fibre composite development with a concentration of autoclaves located in South East Queensland
• materials development including unique composite structures and nanotechnology
• microelectronics
• robotics
• microwave and radio frequency communication technologies
• data security
• geospatial technology including geographic information systems (GIS) development
• visualisation and simulation technologies.
• space technologies, including Earth observation data analytics, launch, ground systems, systems component manufacturing, robotics and automation.

In addition to specialised innovation projects, 80% of Queensland companies working in the defence sector invest in research and development (R&D), highlighting the progressive attitude of our industry. Of these companies, almost 60% spend $100,000 or more each year on R&D activities.

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