$82 MILLION BOOST FOR DEFENCE MATERIALS CAPABILITY

摘要

Warren Snowdon, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, have announced the establishment of an $82 million Defence Materials Technology Centre. 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.