Vic industry fund backs underwater defence tech hub


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Spanish ship builder Navantia will make Melbourne its regional hub for underwater technology research and development after receiving support from the state’s $150 million industry and innovation fund.

The hub is slated to work with industry, research institutions and Victorian universities on bringing new underwater technologies into operational use for Australian and international defence programs.

The Spanish state-owned company produces conventional submarine fuel and combat management systems, and is also …

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