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Australia Deepens Efforts With U.S. In Defense Science

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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

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During a recent visit to the United States, Australia's Defence Science and Personnel Minister Warren Snowdon said defence science and technology keeps both nations secure. "Australia, through the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, works closely with organisations in the U.S. to deliver capability for both the Australian and U.S. Defence Forces," Snowdon said in a July 19 statement. "While in terms of size Australia may seem an unequal partner in an alliance, in terms of defence science and technology, we…

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