BAE Systems Australia to build AUD 100M stealth coating factory at Williamtown

BAE Systems Australia will build a stealth coating factory at Williamtown Airport, New South Wales, costing over AUD 100 million (USD 64 million). The facility will produce, apply and maintain F-35 stealth coatings, creating 25 jobs and serving as a regional hub for the Indo-Pacific.

“Pat Conroy, the Australian defense industry minister, made the announcement in a stop with local journalists at Williamtown Airport.”breakingdefense.com

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• breakingdefense.com'Regional hub' for F-35 work: Australia boots up stealth coating factory for Indo-Pacific - Breaking DefenseColin ClarkAug 23, 2023

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