Australia’s future investment in high speed weapons systems, including hypersonic long-range strike and hypersonic and ballistic missile defence, provides the opportunity for Australia to create an enduring sovereign capability and position the nation as a major global contributor in this disruptive and important technology field.
Successfully creating this capability on home soil will require the knowledge and experience of the research and technology community, led by DST Group and academia, to combine with the very best industrial capabilities that Australia and our allies have to offer.
As the leading Sovereign weapons system developer, BAE Systems Australia today stands ready to partner with the Commonwealth and their strategic industry partners to support the advancement of the Australia’s high speed weapons capabilities and, in doing so, provide a solid foundation for a more sustainable and successful local defence industry.
We are committed to a successful Australian high speed weapons program and the development of world leading operational capabilities for Australia.