Rebecca Humble, Chief Executive Officer, Aurizn said, “We are pleased to partner with PMB on this important program. This collaboration brings together the strengths of two Australian companies working to support a critical national initiative.”
Mike Hartas, General Manager New Technologies, PMB Defence said “We are proud to continue growing our supply chain for AUKUS Pillar 1 work in Australia. Aurizn offers PMB unique capabilities that significantly enhance our technology and we are pleased to have them on board.”
Aurizn’s role will focus on providing analytical and engineering support to enhance system understanding, inform design decisions and support performance assessment, complementing PMB Defence’s broader program of work and delivery of its advanced battery technology.
By combining PMB’s battery technology and program leadership with Aurizn’s specialist technical expertise, the collaboration highlights the value of Australian companies working together on nationally significant projects.
“We look forward to building a strong working relationship with PMB,” said Ms Humble. “Together, we are supporting the delivery of next-generation submarine capability for Australia and our AUKUS partners.”
About Aurizn
Aurizn is an Australian-owned defence company delivering capability across the full mission lifecycle in support of a more secure future. For more than 20 years, Aurizn has been a trusted partner to Defence, national security agencies and industry, providing deep technical expertise and operational insight to complex missions. Aurizn has invested more than $2 million in advanced modelling and simulation capabilities, enabling the development and validation of emerging technologies ahead of demand.
About PMB
Since its establishment in 1988 as Pacific Marine Batteries, PMB Defence has been a key supplier to the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines, providing Main Storage Batteries and associated services. In recent years, PMB has expanded its expertise to design and supply advanced technology submarine batteries for seven navies, reinforcing its reputation as a leading provider of innovative and reliable solutions in the defence sector.
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