Queensland funds Lockheed Martin $6.38m for hypersonics rocket testing
Queensland gave Lockheed Martin $6.38 million to build a mobile rocket test range for high-speed research.
The money pays for a launch rail, test equipment and a rocket engine made in Australia. The locally made equipment will enable testing of high-speed rockets.
Lockheed will work with the University of Queensland and Airways. The project makes Queensland a leader in high-speed rocket research and defence work.
- $6.38 million
- Grant amount
- University of Queensland, Airways
- Partners
Why it mattersAttracts major defence contractor investment and advanced aerospace capability to Queensland.
AustraliaBrings hypersonics R&D facilities to Queensland; creates local aerospace jobs and engineering partnerships.
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