HENSOLDT Australia has established a new office within the Newcastle Airport aviation precinct, directly adjacent to RAAF Base Williamtown and Australia’s premier aerospace precinct, Astra Aerolab.
As specialists in sensor solutions for the defence and security industries, HENSOLDT have had a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific Australia region.
Housing two permanent staff members and a team of 10 contractors, the new office is ideally positioned to enable HENSOLDT Australia to support local projects at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Newcastle Airport CEO Dr Peter Cock said HENSOLDT’s addition to the airport precinct is a welcome addition.
“Globally HENSOLDT have an extensive history spanning over 150 years, where innovation, excellence and entrepreneurship propelled them to the enviable position they’re in now – with offices located across the globe including one here at Newcastle Airport.
“We are proud to be home to a vibrant defence industry ecosystem, so we’re pleased to welcome HENSOLDT Australia as one of our newest tenants. We celebrate their ongoing commitment to building local capability by drawing on their extensive experience delivering to the defence industry,” he said.
Doug Cross, Programme Director – Fixed Defence Air Traffic Control Surveillance System (FDATCSS) from HENSOLDT said the decision to move to Newcastle Airport was an easy one.
“Hensoldt is committed to the success of our Defence contracts and being co-located with our Defence customers at Williamtown allows for regular close communication and interaction and maximises our chance of success,” he said.
Astra Aerolab is an aerospace and defence precinct purpose built to meet the needs of the Defence industry and their people and is part of Newcastle Airport’s continued growth. BAE Systems Australia have signed a pre-commitment for up to 4.4 hectares of land and the first office and industrial facility are in design.