2021 BRN Discussion, page-15157

It's possible some of the following new WA defense research grants may relate to Brainchip. Most involve working with the DSTG (Defense Science and Technology Group) and one of these also includes the United States Air Force.

In particular the second one stands out (Using weapon-mounted sensors and machine learning to determine human-weapon-system performance). Using a neuromorphic processor on the sensor for these types of applications makes most sense from a practical point of view for reasons such as size, weight, power.

Also the fourth one, where the US Air Force is a partner.

I noticed the fifth one relating to UAV's involves Stealth Technologies, a company of Strategic Elements (ASX: SOR, no intention to cross-promote). They are working with a US drone company Planck Aerosystems and Honeywell. It may be another research avenue to consider.
https://unauthorised investment advice/tech/strategic-elements-planck-aerosystems/

Pure speculation, DYOR.


https://www.manmonthly.com.au/news/seven-collaborative-research-grants-boost-wa-defence-projects/

July 7, 2021
Seven collaborative defence research projects based in Western Australia will receive a $870,000 boost from the government, in the third round of WA Defence Science Centre’s (DSC) Collaborative Research Grant funding.

The projects will cover a wide range of initiatives, including weapon-mounted sensors, uncrewed aerial vehicles, space-based optical communications systems and biological warfare defence.

“Collaboration is key to growing the defence sector in Western Australia,” Defence Industry minister Paul Papalia said.

“The DSC’s Collaborative Research Grant is helping build new connections between innovative small and medium enterprises and the defence research sector.

“By investing in innovative technologies, we are helping to strengthen WA’s defence industry capabilities, commercialise emerging technologies and diversify the State’s economy,” he said.

The funded projects are outlined below:

	Project title	Lead researcher
1	Assessing microbiologically influenced corrosion and material deterioration at HMAS Stirling.	Dr Katerina Lepkova Led by Curtin University in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and Duratec Australia.
2	Using weapon-mounted sensors and machine learning to determine human-weapon-system performance.	Professor Iain Murray Led by Curtin University in collaboration with the University of Western Australia (UWA), DSTG and Nuheara.
3	Enhancing space-based optical communications using infrared technology.	Emeritus Professor Mervyn Lynch Led by Curtin University in collaboration with UWA, Aires and DSTG.
4	Modelling human processing mechanisms to maximise multisensory information processing efficiency in complex decision environments.	Dr Zachary Howard Led by UWA in collaboration with the United States Air Force, Defence and DSTG.
5	Delivery of uncrewed aerial vehicle via autonomous uncrewed ground vehicle for autonomous sensing/search of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments.	Elliot Nicholls, Director Led by Stealth Technologies in collaboration with UWA and DSTG.
6	Advanced development of therapeutics against bacterial pathogens of biowarfare concern.	Dr Mitali Sarkar-Tyson Led by UWA in collaboration with Murdoch University, Monash University and DMTC.
7	Developing innovative ‘spray on’ super-hydrophobic surfaces for marine antifouling applications.	Dr Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern Led by Murdoch University in collaboration with DSTG and Curtin University.