Australia launches new defence materials tech centre

"Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science ... announced the establishment of an $82 million Defence Materials Technology Centre - to drive innovation in Defence technology."

"The Centre will deliver improved armour protection for military personnel carriers - vital for the protection of Australian troops deployed around the world - and new high-tech materials for use in major Defence acquisitions such as the Joint Strike Fighter," Mr Snowdon said.

"The Centre will primarily be located in Victoria and will receive Australian Government funding of $30 million and a further $52 million from the collaborative partners. These partners include major companies such as BAE Systems Australia, GKN Aerospace, BlueScope Steel, Surface Technology Coatings, Thales Australia and the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures."

Source: DoD, Australia