How can the new guard of Australian defence technology companies accelerate development of autonomous maritime capability through rapid manufacturing and AI-enabled uncrewed systems?

In this special Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference & Exhibition episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Hyperion Systems CEO Josh Wigley and Greenroom Robotics co-founder and chief operations officer Harry Hubbert.

Hyperion and Greenroom Robotics have partnered to develop the southern hemisphere's first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel. The craft combines rapid additive manufacturing with Australian autonomy software to deliver a scalable and adaptable maritime platform.

Wigley and Hubbert discuss the rapid development of the 4.6-metre USV, including Hyperion's use of recycled Australian plastics and large-scale 3D printing technology alongside Greenroom Robotics' autonomous navigation and mission software.

The podcast conversation includes the following topics:

Development of the southern hemisphere's first 3D printed autonomous USV.
The use of sovereign Australian autonomy software for navigation and mission control.
Rapid manufacturing techniques and the role of additive manufacturing in accelerating defence capability delivery.
Potential operational applications including ISR, persistent surveillance, logistics support and mine warfare.
Lessons drawn from modern conflicts, including Ukraine, and the importance of adaptable autonomous systems.
The role of sovereign supply chains, recycled materials and scalable production in Australia's future maritime capability.

Finally, the discussion explores the future role of autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems within the Royal Australian Navy, including how Australian industry can rapidly scale sovereign capability development to meet evolving strategic requirements.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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