KJR Proud to Support the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team at MIDRT Australia 2026
KJR is proud to support the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Drone Racing Team at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament (MIDRT) Australia 2026, championing innovation, performance and technical excellence in one of the most dynamic technology-driven sports in the world.
About MIDRT 2026
MIDRT brings together elite military drone racing teams from around the world, celebrating innovation, collaboration and technological excellence. MIDRT is a showcase of emerging technologies, operational capability and STEM excellence within Defence.
About the ADF Drone Racing Team
The ADF Drone Racing Team showcases the skill, precision and technical capability of Australia’s Defence personnel in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Drone racing demands exceptional hand–eye coordination, rapid decision-making, engineering expertise and a deep understanding of advanced systems – all qualities that reflect the strength of Australia’s Defence workforce.
The team has built an extraordinary international reputation, retaining its title for the fourth time after victories in:
- MIDRT 2018 – Australia
- MIDRT 2023 – Australia
- MIDRT 2024 – London
- MIDRT 2025 – New York
The Australian Defence Force drone racers continue to demonstrate world-leading capability on the global stage.
Why KJR is Supporting the Team
At KJR, innovation, performance and technical excellence are at the core of what we do. Since 2023, we’ve been proud to sponsor a team that is pushing the boundaries of drone technology and operational capability.
“KJR is a small sovereign Australian tech company. We’re really proud to sponsor our ADF drone racing teams and support our ADF personnel, our ADF youth, and the defence industry through a fast-paced e-sport which is adaptive and inclusive.” - Aaron Bell, KJR General Manager of Remote Data Technologies (and Army Reservist)
Remote Data Technologies
Supporting defence innovation and emerging technologies reflects our commitment to advancing trusted, high-performance digital capability across Australia. As an Australian-owned and operated leader in software quality engineering, trusted AI adoption and technology risk management, we understand the importance of precision, reliability and assurance in mission-critical environments.
Advancing Drone Technology and AI
KJR has been actively harnessing drone technology and artificial intelligence across a range of projects. We build resilient, scalable systems that integrate ethical AI, secure data, and risk governance to support:
- situational awareness,
- rapid response,
- and resilience planning,
enabling critical decisions when they matter most.
We deliver intelligent, data-driven insights in complex and remote environments.
KJR continues to advance drone-enabled AI and remote sensing through our Remote Data Technologies, our trusted Feral AI solution, and our autonomous Drone‑in‑a‑Box system, which has already supported real‑world operations such as the North Queensland flood response.
If your organisation is exploring drone technology, AI-enabled systems or mission‑critical digital solutions, connect with KJR to strengthen your next step in innovation.
