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Northrop Grumman has been selected by Australia to establish a solid rocket motor manufacturing industrial base in the country.
Northrop Grumman will establish a solid rocket motor manufacturing base in Australia.
KEY POINTS
- Initial investment of AU$126.9 million will fast-track local rocket motor production starting 2030.
- Production will leverage upgraded Mulwala munitions factory for GMLRS rocket motors by 2030.
- A new Rocket Motor Manufacturing Complex will deliver high-rate motor production by 2033.
- Australia is collaborating with DefendTex, Black Sky Industries, and Anduril Australia on novel manufacturing methods.
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