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🚀 AUKUS Go FAST: Accelerating Innovation in Defense Vehicle Manufacturing 🚀 AUKUS Forum CEO, Michael Sharpe, said the new "AUKUS Go FAST" initiative will drive innovation and speed up production in defense vehicle manufacturing across the AUKUS member nations. By leveraging future accelerated shared technologies, this initiative is strengthening defense vehicle manufacturers and opening doors for the automotive and motorsport industries to find new opportunities in adjacent defense markets. 🌟 We’re collaborating with: 🔹 Companies developing composite ballistic floor plates 🔹 Design engineers focused on lightweight structures and vehicle frames 🔹 Researchers specializing in advanced production capabilities From electronics, robotics welding, and specialized paints to rapid prototyping—AUKUS is breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration across the automotive and defense landscapes. NASCAR is a prime example of engineering with defense applications. 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, has developed 23XI Racing's cutting-edge ‘Airspeed’ headquarters, blending motorsport and Silicon Valley innovation. See https://lnkd.in/gYzhRPki The defense vehicle manufacturing space is growing—don’t miss out on the opportunities! 🔗 Contact AUKUS Forum Operations Director, Cathy Krimmer, to get involved: cathy@aukusforum.com #AUKUS #GoFAST #DefenseInnovation #AutomotiveEngineering #Motorsport #DefenseManufacturing #NASCAR #Innovation #AdvancedManufacturing Masters & Young, PAB Coventry Ltd, Pearson Engineering Ltd, Oshkosh Defense

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The United States will soon send one of its largest-ever security assistance packages to Taiwan — nearly $570 million — the White House said late Monday in a move sure to anger China. Under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, the U.S. is bound by law to sell arms to the island for its self-defense. In a statement, U.S. President Joe Biden ordered his secretary of state to “direct the drawdown of up to $567 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan.” The order means the U.S. will directly ship its own weapon stocks to Taiwan. https://lnkd.in/gubkdHpG

Female Forces Series | Shining a light on female defence leaders – this week featuring Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD! 🔍 About Jaz: Jasmin is the President of Women in Nuclear (WiN) Australia, the Oceania representative on the Women in Nuclear Global executive, a Managing Director of Global Nuclear Security Partners Australia, a Senior Associate with Mettle Global, and a member of the Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Nuclear Safety Committee. Jaz describes herself, somewhat modestly, as a mum, leader, nerd and diversity advocate 💫 👉 Career History: After graduating from the Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College - Duntroon, Jasmin joined the Australian Army in 2001 and became a Combat Engineer with the Royal Australian Engineers.   With a background in explosive ordnance disposal, Jasmin spent most of her 22 years of active service providing operational and training support in countering chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats, and has seen operational service both domestically and overseas. 🎓 Leadership: She thrives in leading multidisciplinary teams in uncertainty. On completion of her tenure as a Commanding Officer of an Engineer Regiment, she was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the Kings Birthday Honours 2023 for her leadership. Jasmin is also the inaugural recipient of the 2024 Charles Curtis Award for Excellence in Nuclear Security from the World Institute of Nuclear Security for being active and passionate in the advocacy and education of peaceful nuclear technologies to support building a diverse and inclusive nuclear workforce of the future. 📜 Jasmin is a certified nuclear security professional through the World Institute of Nuclear Security, a Fellow with Engineers Australia, has a Bachelor of Science in physics and chemistry, a Masters in Defence and Military Studies, a Masters in Engineering Science (Nuclear Engineering) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Join us in celebrating this weeks #FemaleForce Jaz Diab! #FemaleForces #WomeninDefence #WiDA Rachel Falzon Colleen Yates MBA Sarah Thomas Sarah Blake Reena Strehle Abbie Lee Judith Irvine Shannon Hennessy Savannah Ogborne

🌟 Unlock Your Future in Nuclear Science and Technology! Are you curious about the nuclear industry and the exciting career paths it offers? Do you have children interested undertaking study to pursue a career in nuclear? Or perhaps you're in HR at a nuclear organisation seeking training opportunities for your team? Join us on 7 November 2024, at the UNSW Sydney Campus for the Women in Nuclear (WiN) Day! Hosted by Women in Nuclear (WiN) Australia, this FREE event is dedicated to empowering women to explore careers within the Australian nuclear community. 🎓 What to Expect: - Career Panels: Hear from industry leaders about their journeys and insights. - Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions to build your skills. - Presentations: Learn about the latest developments in nuclear science and policy. I'm thrilled to be speaking alongside impressive nuclear experts as we delve into discussions on nuclear law and policy. Additionally, I'll be representing the University of Adelaide, showcasing our comprehensive nuclear programs across all disciplines. 📲Don't Miss Out! Scan the QR code below or register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/g9jZHV8t to secure your spot! Let's come together to explore opportunities, network, and inspire the next generation of nuclear professionals. See you there! #WiNAustralia #WomenInNuclear #NuclearIndustry #STEMCareers #UNSW #UniversityOfAdelaide #NuclearEducation #WomenInSTEM

US Department of Energy releases new updates to its Advanced Nuclear Commercial Liftoff report. When it comes to costs, the report finds, large reactors provide "powerful economies of scale", with generating costs at multi-units plants 30% cheaper per MWh than single unit plants. This makes large reactors a good solution for bulk electricity generation. Because civil works construction drives capital costs, the value proposition for small modular reactors (SMRs) centres around maximising design standardisation and factory production, and while SMRs may be more expensive than large reactors in terms of dollars per MW and dollars per MWh, they potentially offer a smaller overall project costs and "may be the right fit for certain applications", such as replacing smaller retiring coal plants or industrial processes requiring high temperature heat, the report finds. Microreactors, too, could serve a variety of use cases where their compact size, transportability, and reliability are highly valued, the report finds. However, to justify investment in manufacturing facilities, microreactor designers may require a committed orderbook of some 30-50 reactors, it says - but notes that an orderbook of 50 reactors "would only amount to 500 MW total for 10 MW reactors, which could be achievable for a single industrial customer". "New nuclear has a critical role in decarbonisation, strengthening energy security, reliability, and affordability while providing high-quality, high-paying jobs and facilitating an equitable energy transition. Industry, investors, government, and the broader stakeholder ecosystem each has a role to play in ensuring new nuclear achieves commercial liftoff and rises to meet the challenge in time." See https://lnkd.in/eVyC6Rpx

The Royal Navy is specifically looking into the possibility of using Generation 4 nuclear technologies, including both larger nuclear reactors and micro modular reactors, for powering large surface ships. A key feature is the development of smaller, modular designs like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are more flexible and can be deployed in a wider range of settings, including for naval applications. These reactors also aim to reduce the environmental impact of nuclear power while maintaining high operational performance. The MOD asks for “Detailed descriptions of Generation-4 nuclear reactor designs suitable for maritime applications,” as well as information on “power output, efficiency, and operational parameters.” https://lnkd.in/gCcWxptN

The very first submarine in the US Navy's Nuclear Fleet, USS Nautilus (SSN 571), was commissioned #OTD 70 years ago - Sept. 30, 1954. #AUKUS 📷 Nautilus underway in June 1965.

Civilians must be ready to fight because Britain’s military is so small, warn peers. The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has published its report. Damning report says evidence suggests size of Army is inadequate and urges country to think of itself as ‘a nation under genuine threat’ Commenting on the report, Lord de Mauley, who chairs the Committee said: “We welcome the Government’s launch of the Strategic Defence Review, which presents an opportunity to set clear priorities and develop a holistic model for strengthening UK Defence that mobilises all elements of national power, leveraging technology, industry, Reserves, allies, and wider society. Given the perilous threat environment, the Government must not miss this chance and must commit to spending more on defence and spending better.” Key conclusions and recommendations of the report include: Defence industry preparedness: The UK’s defence industry is unprepared for sustained conflict due to years of underinvestment. There is a lack of trust between government and the defence industry, which needs to be addressed through clearer, long-term Government commitments to allow industry to take risks and increase output. Innovation: Non-traditional defence suppliers, such as start-ups, SMEs and tech companies, are key to innovation and accelerating the pace of delivery, but they face barriers in accessing the defence market. The Government needs to facilitate a ‘broad church’ of industry engagement, beyond the traditional defence sector. #AUKUS Michael Sharpe See https://lnkd.in/gEGrChTq

The small reactor can operate without water, allowing nuclear electricity to be distributed to remote places where water is scarce. “We are targeting deployment of multiple eVinci micro reactors across the world by the end of the decade, and the strong and continued partnership with INL and the Department of Energy is instrumental to our efforts,” It can operate on sites as small as two acres, making it an ideal energy option for remote mining operations, data centers, etc. The firm uses TRISO fuel in the eVinci, which is more resistant to incidents of corrosion, oxidation, and high temperatures than traditional nuclear fuels. When the fuel runs out, the microreactor may be removed and disposed of, much like a battery, and replaced with a new one for continuous energy. https://lnkd.in/gCNTYnpF