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Nova Systems and Nucleate have announced a strategic partnership to support Australia’s path to sovereign decision making for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS agreement.
Nova and Nucleate, both independent Australian-owned companies, bring complementary strengths to this critical national endeavour.
Nova Systems is growing as an Australian mission systems integrator offering scale and deep expertise in complex Defence systems and assurance. Nucleate brings specialist nuclear capability and technical know-how.
The sovereign industry partnership between the two companies will help develop the necessary technical processes and assurance frameworks essential for informed Australian decision making.
“To take the AUKUS agreement to the next level requires sovereign partners,” Nova Systems managing director of systems integration Mark Slade said.
“This partnership is about ensuring Australia has the capability, knowledge and confidence to make decisions independently.
“By combining Nova’s experience in Defence systems with Nucleate’s nuclear expertise, we are creating a foundation for long-term growth in the strategically important nuclear sector.
“AUKUS is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australia. It’s not just about submarines, it’s about building the skills, processes and partnerships that will underpin our national security for decades to come.”
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to delivering solutions that are safe, sovereign, credible and future-focused, according to Jonathan Armstrong, managing director of Nucleate.
“Our mission is to help Australia develop and maintain the nuclear expertise required to deliver the benefits of this game-changing capability safely and effectively,” he said.
“Nucleate and Nova Systems are both independent, Australian-owned and controlled companies that provide unbiased, technically led advice to government, industry, licensees and regulators. We are not beholden to any administration, technology or corporate goals.
“We are committed to supporting Australia’s strategic objectives, delivering integrated solutions that are not only technically robust but also developed by Australian companies in the country’s national interests.”
