- Jun 9, 2013
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Australia's military is undergoing a major transformation, with the launch of a new information warfare unit.
Key points:
The ABC has learned the team will launch within days and will be a central part of Australia's defence operations.
It will be tasked with defending Australian military targets from cyber attacks and preparing to launch its own assaults on foreign forces.
Professor Greg Austin from the University of New South Wales described it as one of the biggest shifts in defence strategy.
"The main angle of cyber war is to prevent the enemy's armed forces from reaching the start line of battle," he said.
Read More. 900 soldiers for new cyber battle force
Key points:
- Focus on cyber one of the biggest shifts in defence strategy
- Unit's brief is to protect Australia's military infrastructure
- Cyber weaponry will be able to be used to defend, gather intelligence or launch attacks
The ABC has learned the team will launch within days and will be a central part of Australia's defence operations.
It will be tasked with defending Australian military targets from cyber attacks and preparing to launch its own assaults on foreign forces.
Professor Greg Austin from the University of New South Wales described it as one of the biggest shifts in defence strategy.
"The main angle of cyber war is to prevent the enemy's armed forces from reaching the start line of battle," he said.
Read More. 900 soldiers for new cyber battle force
