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Australian Defence Materials Technology Centre Now A Reality

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Friday, June 20th, 2008

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The development of futuristic materials for use in ships, aircraft and combat vehicles is a reality, with the establishment of the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC). The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Sen. Kim Carr and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement Greg Combet announced this week the DMTC is incorporated and ready to start. "The DMTC is the first centre of its kind, and will bring together some…

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