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The Victorian government has thrown its support behind Lockheed Martin Australia’s JP 9102 solution.
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Victorian Manufacturing Minister Ben Carroll made the announcement to support Lockheed Martin Australia’s JP 9102 proposal at the Avalon 2023 Airshow on 28 February.
Under the proposal, Lockheed Martin Australia would invest in infrastructure and programs in Victoria to support the delivery of a military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) solution for Defence.
Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand chief executive Warren McDonald said the company has a strong commitment to Victoria.
“We have a well-established presence in Victoria, including our STELaRLab HQ in Melbourne — Lockheed Martin’s first multi-disciplinary research and development laboratory outside of the United States,” he said.
“Through STELaRLab, we are currently partnering with universities from across Australia in critical areas such as space-based image exploitation, automated AI-based knowledge generation using neuro-symbolic reasoning, and developing world-leading sovereign technologies for space domain awareness.
“As a global industry leader in space, we share the Victorian government’s vision for a vibrant, dynamic space sector and welcome the opportunity to work together for its realisation.
“The proposed investments in infrastructure, skilled jobs, and STEM initiatives are designed to contribute significantly to ensuring Victoria’s space economy grows sustainably for decades to come.”
Lockheed Martin Australia regional director for space, David Ball, said it was of utmost importance to have a resilient Victorian space industry capability.
“Lockheed Martin Australia is committed to delivering a sovereign, operationally superior MILSATCOM system that meets Australia’s strategic needs,” he said.
“By forging new space technologies and industries, we will inspire future generations of Victorian students to consider exhilarating space careers.”
