Fed: Defence research centre to be established

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2007
Fed: Defence research centre to be established

CANBERRA, Dec 21 AAP - The federal government will spend $30 million to establish a
defence research centre in Victoria.

The Defence Materials Technology Centre will focus its research on four areas: air
force, navy, armour and propulsion systems.

Defence Science and Personnel Minister Warren Snowdon said the centre would also include
training for engineers and scientists.

"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 in a statement.

Alongside the government's $30 million, the defence industry will inject $52 million.

Companies involved in the centre include BAE, GKN Aerospace, BlueScope Steel, Surface
Technology, Thales and the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures.

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KEYWORD: RESEARCH

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