Babcock announced on 3 December 2024 that it has officially launched a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the company’s increased research and development efforts across global defence markets.
The AUD 3.5 million (EUR 2.14 million) state-of-the-art Abbotsford facility will serve as a collaborative environment for engineers and technologists working in areas such as systems engineering, secure communications, autonomy, artificial intelligence and digitally enabled asset management. It includes provision for specialist laboratories and other security-accredited testing facilities to simulate, model and validate new technologies so they can be brought into service quickly.
The hub has been designed with future defence needs in mind and is strategically located in Victoria to leverage the state’s extensive supply chain network, well-credentialled academic institutions and rich engineering talent pool.
Part-funded by the Victorian government, the facility is expected to create as many as 100 new highly skilled jobs over the next three years and will play a crucial role in our workforce development initiatives, contributing to the growth of a robust and resilient industrial base.
The move to the new facility follows a period of sustained growth for Babcock’s Australian business, particularly in Melbourne, where the company’s defence workforce has grown seven-fold since 2019.
