QinetiQ Australia Partners With Dstg to Manufacture High Energy Laser System

QinetiQ Australia has been awarded a $12.9 million contract to collaborate with the Department of Defence to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype in South Australia.

A world leader in laser research and technology, QinetiQ will work in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to establish a high energy laser manufacturing capability in Australia.

“We are incredibly proud of the long-standing and deep partnership between QinetiQ Australia and DSTG,” Simon Fredericks, Managing Director, Engineering Services, QinetiQ Australia said. “By leveraging QinetiQ’s high-power laser technology and test and evaluation expertise in collaboration with DSTG’s scientific innovation, we will deliver enhanced sovereign capability to the ADF.”