QinetiQ partners with DSTG to build high energy laser in Australia
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The high energy laser manufacturing capability will enable the development and delivery of laser sources suitable for directed energy applications.
Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro AC, said the collaboration demonstrated how DSTG is facilitating the rapid transition of science and technology into Defence capability: “DSTG is partnering with industry to build advanced and competitive Australian sovereign capabilities for our Defence Force in critical technology areas.
“The high energy laser manufacturing capability is an example of how we can work with industry to support emerging and disruptive technologies.”
Simon Fredericks, Managing Director, Engineering Services, QinetiQ Australia said: “We are incredibly proud of the long-standing and deep partnership between QinetiQ Australia and DSTG.
“By leveraging QinetiQ’s high-power laser technology and test and evaluation expertise in collaboration with DSTG’s scientific innovation, we will deliver enhanced sovereign capability to the ADF.”
