Leading US company Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) has set up their Australian subsidiary at Adelaide’s global innovation district, Lot Fourteen.

SNC AUS complements the company’s existing presence in the US and UK and is aligned with the AUKUS trilateral security partnership and the company’s intention to create robust future capabilities in the Australian defence sector.

With more than 40 locations worldwide, SNC specialises in aircraft modification and integration, electronic warfare technologies, and innovative software solutions across all domains.

SNC Senior Vice President of Business Development Stu Wildman said the company was excited to expand their global footprint into Australia.

“This strategic addition to our portfolio of companies is a critical and natural step as we focus on providing innovative, life-saving technology to AUKUS partners via Australia-built solutions,” said Mr Wildman.

Supported by the Australian and South Australian Governments, Lot Fourteen was selected by SNC to maximise from co-locating with world-leading organisations including Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Stone & Chalk and Amazon Web Services.

“This location was selected specifically for our expansion in Australia because of its business-friendly environment, access to a highly skilled workforce, and opportunity to augment Australia’s growing industrial base,” said Mr Wildman.

Minister for Trade and Investment Joe Szakacs agreed that South Australia was the ideal location for the company as the Defence State.

“We’re thrilled to welcome SNC to South Australia, a highly regarded addition to Lot Fourteen and our connected and coordinated defence and space ecosystem,” said Minister Szakacs.

“Home to seven of the world’s top 10 defence companies, South Australia’s capability spans the land, maritime, air, space and cyber domains across the state’s network of world-class innovation places.”

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