$82 Million Boost for Defence Materials Capability
Source: Australia. Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Media Release
"Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced the establishment of an $82 million Defence Materials Technology Centre – to drive innovation in Defence technology.
Commencing operations in 2008, the Centre – a collaborative venture with Australian industry and the research sector – will focus on four key research programs: air platforms, maritime platforms, armour applications and propulsion systems.
Mr Snowdon said that a number of significant outcomes would be delivered through the Centre.
"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."