Defence Trailblazer at ADSTAR 2026: impact and legacy
Defence Trailblazer showcases its researchers, ventures and projects at an Adelaide defence summit, citing over $140 million in industry support, as it prepares to hand over to AUSDII.
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| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Steven ‘Zed’ Roberton | Vice President and Regional Executive for Australia and New Zealand | @AuManufacturing |
Stories naming Lockheed. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Defence Trailblazer showcases its researchers, ventures and projects at an Adelaide defence summit, citing over $140 million in industry support, as it prepares to hand over to AUSDII.
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