[LINK] List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest

[Stephen Loosley]

Critical Technologies Policy Coordination Office:

List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest

The technologies on this list are current and emerging technologies that have been identified as having a significant impact on our national interest (economic prosperity, national security and social cohesion). Many of the technologies on the list have implications for defence and security, but also often have broader applications.

Full List: https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/ctpco-critical-tech-list-of-63.pdf

(Below)  Short List of critical technologies of initial focus

https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/ctpco-short-list.pdf


  *   Critical minerals extraction and processing
Advanced explosives and energetic materials
Critical minerals extraction and processing


  *   Advanced Communications (including 5G and 6G)
Advanced optical communications
Advanced radiofrequency communications (incl. 5G and 6G)


  *   Artificial intelligence
Advanced data analytics
AI algorithms and hardware accelerators
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing


  *   Cyber security technologies
Protective cyber security technologies
Machine learning (also in AI)


  *   Genomics and genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
Genome and genetic sequencing and analysis (Next Generation Sequencing)
Synthetic biology


  *   Novel antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines
Novel antibiotics and antivirals
Vaccines and medical countermeasures


  *   Low emission alternative fuels
Biofuels
Hydrogen and ammonia for power


  *   Quantum technologies
Post-quantum cryptography
Quantum communications (incl. quantum key distribution)
Quantum computing
Quantum sensors


  *   Autonomous vehicles, drones, swarming and collaborative robotics
Advanced robotics
Autonomous systems operation technology
Drones, swarming and collaborative robots

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