European defence company MBDA has joined the growing defence ecosystem at South Australia’s Lot Fourteen innovation district.
The company has taken up residence at the Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot Fourteen, a 'one-stop-shop' that supports the relocation of international companies to South Australia.
Specialising in the field of guided weapons and missile systems, establishing a local presence in South Australia is part of MBDA’s ambition to support Australia’s development of sovereign guided weapons capabilities.
The company’s South Australian presence will reportedly act as a focal point for MBDA’s engagement with Australian industry in support of the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise for Defence.
"This new local presence in South Australia is an exciting step for MBDA supporting the growth and sustainment of Australia’s GWEO industrial capability," MBDA Group Business Development Director Paul Mead said.
"We look forward to engagement across Australian government and industry on co- development of future weapon systems, and delivery of increased sovereign capability, manufacture and support of guided weapons."
MBDA has a history of involvement in Australian defence projects, having supported the Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) program for the Royal Australian Air Force.
MBDA joins L3 Harris, Bureau Veritas, Saber Astronautics and other companies at the Defence and Space Landing Pad.