H&B Defence to strengthen AUKUS supply chain capabilities
H&B Defence has secured its first contract to support the AUKUS trilateral security partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening Australia’s supply chain capabilities. A joint venture between HII and Babcock, H&B Defence is leading the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program. The A$9.6 million contract, awarded by the Australian Government, formalises H&B Defence’s role in delivering the program. H&B Defence Board Chairman and HII Australia President Michael Lempke said the joint venture brings unmatched global expertise to the program. “H&B Defence brings together the only two organisations worldwide with comprehensive expertise in every aspect of nuclear-powered submarine activities, and ...