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#AUKUS - After a productive few weeks in the United Kingdom, it’s great to be back on the ground in the United States ???????????? In Texas there’s a whole lot of work going on for #additive manufacturing and advanced welding technologies. Join our upcoming steel summit. The First AUKUS Steel and Forging Summit. May 5 - Contact our Global Partnerships Manager, Matthew Netherwood to get involved - [email protected]

Join the next AUKUS Forum delegations across the United States. Starting on Monday April 7 ???????????? Walk the factory floors and see the latest advanced manufacturing technologies. Engage with world leading researchers and defense industry organisations ???????????? #Additive manufacturing supply chains and more! Gain insights from former US Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer & AUKUS Forum US Director, Scott Stewart along with our growing team including Todd Whalley and AUKUS Forum CEO, Michael Sharpe. Contact Catherine Krimmer - [email protected] In collaboration with United States Bomb Technician Association, Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance, BlueForge Alliance, Space Florida To showcase your latest technologies and capabilities, contact our Global Partnerships Manager Matthew Netherwood - [email protected]

Strengthening AUKUS Collaboration: From London to Canberra ???????????? Great to be in London for AUKUS Forum discussions on Pillar Two initiatives—focused on secure information sharing, cyber advancements, and much more. Always a privilege to be joined by our Cybersecurity Taskforce Chair, Jacqui Nelson, as we work to strengthen partnerships across the alliance. Next stop: Canberra! Join us at the National Press Club as Michael Sharpe shares the latest insights from our engagements in Britain and the United States. ??? The Risk Within: Managing Insider Threat ?? Canberra – Monday, March 17 ?? Register here https://lnkd.in/g4THw5VJ A great lineup of expert speakers from across the alliance will provide key insights on the evolving security landscape. Plus, as part of our National Workshop Series, get involved in discussions on #additive manufacturing, cyber advancements, and defense industry collaboration: ?? Sydney – Thursday, March 20 – UTS Tech Lab – Register here https://lnkd.in/gjy3Ehkz ?? Albury/Wodonga – Monday, March 24 – Register here https://lnkd.in/gqfUHUxk Looking forward to connecting with industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of AUKUS! Get involved. In collaboration with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), FBI Cyber Division, BlueForge Alliance, Center for American Industrial Strength, AUKUS Visa

AUKUS Connect - Our Operations Director Catherine Krimmer and CEO, Michael Sharpe have been in Texas and now in the United Kingdom. LoneStar Group operate in both America and Great Britain, here in the West Midlands. LoneStar Fasteners is one of the Worlds leading manufacturers of High Integrity Fasteners, Petrochemical Bolting and Machined Parts to the critical industry sectors. See https://lnkd.in/gUNENdXQ Employing over 1,200 across the world, the company has a worldwide network of manufacturing and distribution operations. From walking the factory floors across England and Scotland, there is a series of AUKUS Forum events coming up this week in Oxford and London. Make Submarines - this week we will be joined by our AUKUS Cybersecurity Taskforce Chair, Jacqui Nelson. Get involved as we #UniteAUKUS and showcase technologies across the AUKUS nations. Contact our Global Partnerships Manager, Matthew Netherwood - [email protected] In collaboration with BlueForge Alliance, Deloitte, IBM, Aon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Center for American Industrial Strength, Great British Industry, British Nuclear Dialogue, DekkoSecure, AUKUS Visa

Uniting AUKUS: From the Factory Floor to the Future ???????????? As the AUKUS Forum expands its team across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we’ve been on the ground—walking factory floors, meeting industry leaders, and driving new opportunities that will shape the future of defence, advanced manufacturing, and technology collaboration. From nuclear industry meetings in Virginia and Utah to #additive manufacturing developments in Texas and Scotland, and high-tech engineering hubs in Bristol, Sheffield, and Manchester, the momentum is building. Across the AUKUS nations, we are breaking down barriers and forging new industrial connections that will strengthen our sovereign capabilities and global supply chains. ?? The AUKUS Connect program is unlocking opportunities in cybersecurity, hypersonics, quantum, space, and AI. ?? Following the success of the Sydney Nuclear Summit and the ongoing work of the Virginia Nuclear Industry working group, next up is the British Nuclear Dialogue ?? The Make Submarines initiative is expanding, bringing industry together for the biggest industrial undertaking in generations. This is more than defence—it’s about economic growth, skilled jobs, and positioning Australian, American, and British industry at the cutting edge of global innovation. ?? Next stops? The AUKUS to Avalon program—join us for industry workshops and factory visits across Canberra, Sydney, Albury, and the Avalon Airshow. Let’s continue to connect, collaborate, and create the future together. In collaboration with BlueForge Alliance, Deloitte, IBM, Aon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Center for American Industrial Strength, Great British Industry, AUKUS Visa

On the Ground in Scotland – AUKUS Industry in Action ???????????? Today in Scotland, next week in Oxford and London—the AUKUS Forum’s industry engagement is expanding across the three nations. With our growing team on the ground in Australia, the U.S., and the U.K., we’re strengthening industrial collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for manufacturers, researchers, and defense leaders. ?? Walking the factory floors from Bristol to South Yorkshire, Barrow-in-Furness to Glasgow and Edinburgh, connecting with industry partners driving AUKUS-related innovation. ?? In London next week, I’ll be joined by Jacqui Nelson, Chair of the AUKUS Forum’s Advanced Cybersecurity Taskforce, and our Operations Director, Catherine Krimmer to share our latest insights. ?? Following the successful launch of the first ten AUKUS Industry Zones across the U.S., we continue to expand industry engagement, build supply chains, and develop workforce capabilities across the three nations. The AUKUS partnership is more than just submarines—it’s about advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and driving economic and technological growth. Want to be part of the conversation? Let’s connect. ?? See https://lnkd.in/g7dcJUdx In collaboration with BlueForge Alliance, Deloitte, IBM, Aon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Center for American Industrial Strength, DekkoSecure, British Nuclear Dialogue, AUKUS Guardians, Great British Industry, AUKUS Visa

Driving Innovation with Additive Manufacturing: The AUKUS Forum’s Bold 2025 Vision Our CEO, Michael Sharpe, is departing Texas to walk the factory floors across England and Scotland. The future of manufacturing is here—and it's 3D printed. The AUKUS Forum is leading the charge in #additive manufacturing, bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. As 2025 kicks into gear, we’re accelerating the adoption of 3D printing and transforming industries across aerospace, automotive, defense, and more. By uniting top experts and industry leaders, we’re turning innovation into operational reality, fast. Stay tuned as we continue to expand our reach and drive innovation to the factory floor. Join us across Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States ???????????? Get involved and showcase your technologies, contact our Global Partnerships Manager, Matthew Netherwood - [email protected]

AUKUS: It’s Just Common Sense That We Work Together China’s latest live-fire naval exercise off Australia’s east coast is a stark reminder that we must be prepared for a rapidly changing security landscape. While Beijing flexes its military muscle, Australia, the U.S., and the U.K. must work together through AUKUS to strengthen our security, boost industry, and drive technological innovation. AUKUS is more than just a defense pact—it’s an economic and industrial opportunity. Australian investment in advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity isn’t just benefiting Australia—it’s creating jobs and driving innovation in the U.S. and the U.K. Australian companies are expanding into these key markets, building joint ventures, supply chains, and partnerships that directly support British and American industries. The AUKUS Forum is working to connect industry, government, and research to ensure we seize this moment. Whether it's strengthening our defense capabilities, integrating Australian manufacturers into global supply chains, or fostering transatlantic R&D partnerships, the time to act is now. Australia has the talent, the innovation, and the industrial capability to make a difference. We are moving fast and building opportunities with our allies. It is common sense that we work together.

#AUKUS - While much of the focus has been on nuclear-powered submarines, AUKUS presents an even broader opportunity for industries in civil nuclear reactor manufacturing, AI-driven data centers, and micro reactor deployment. AUKUS Forum https://lnkd.in/gZCSuc5Y

?? AUKUS Industry at the Forefront of Nuclear Innovation – Are You Ready? ?? The nuclear sector is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and engineering, manufacturing, and technology firms across Australia, the UK, and the US are in prime position to capitalize on emerging opportunities. With ongoing collaborations such as the British Nuclear Dialogue and the Virginia Nuclear Industry working group, alongside the momentum from the Sydney Nuclear Summit, the AUKUS nations are shaping the future of nuclear energy and defense. ?? Where Industry Can Lead: ?? Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – Factory-built reactors creating high-value supply chain opportunities for precision manufacturers and materials specialists. ?? Nuclear-Powered Submarines – The AUKUS submarine program is driving multi-decade investments in shipbuilding, automation, and propulsion technologies. ?? Fusion Energy – Breakthroughs in AI-driven plasma control, robotics, and superconducting materials are opening new doors for cutting-edge firms. ?? The Takeaway? AUKUS industries are perfectly positioned to lead in next-generation nuclear technologies. The question is: Will your company be part of this global transformation? ?? Get Involved – Connect with our Global Partnerships Manager, Matthew Netherwood at [email protected] to explore opportunities and upcoming initiatives. Let’s build the nuclear future together. #AUKUS Michael Sharpe