From lasers to artificial intelligence, the Australian Defence Force has unveiled its six priority technologies for times of rapidly evolving warfare. Long-range fires and hypersonic weapons, high-energy lasers, autonomous systems, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and undersea warfare rounded out the Australian Defence Force’s priority wishlist to industry and researchers. “Australia’s traditional geographic advantages are eroding as regional military capabilities increase in range, speed, and sophistication,” the latest report reads. The priorities outlined in the strategy document released on Tuesday, like its 2024 predecessor, were informed by the national defence strategy. Tuesday’s strategy was launched in conjunction with the 2026 Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit in Adelaide.