Tom Williams (ILF 2015), Brad Spencer (ILF 2018) & Jeremy Satchell (ILF 2022)
The Australian
The AUKUS program is an unparalleled advanced manufacturing opportunity that will be one of Australia’s largest ever economic investments. And Flinders University is ready to deliver.
Advancing Australia’s strength, growth and prosperity through knowledge creation and research is core business at Flinders. The SSN-AUKUS submarine program in particular will demand the very latest inconstantly evolving technologies.
The $12.6m Centre builds on existing relationships with defence partners including ASC Pty Ltd, BAE Systems Maritime Australia and the Defence Science and Technology Group to develop solutions such as hi-tech coatings that prevent marine growths from fouling hulls and propellers.