Chief of Joint Capabilities, Lieutenant General John Frewen officially opened the Pitt-Johnston Electromagnetic Warfare Research Centre on 30 September, a collaboration between Joint Capabilities Group and the Defence Science and Technology Group.
According to Defence, the purpose-built facility boasts a highly secure environment with laboratories, workspaces and high-end information technology to test the survivability of Defence platforms on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Lieutenant General Frewen said the facility demonstrated the strong nexus between operations, technology, science and industry required in modern warfare.
“The location of this facility was carefully considered to optimise the contribution of Defence Science and Technology Group, while leveraging the operational experience within co-located units and the Defence Industry Hub in Adelaide,” Lieutenant General Frewen said.
“Industry support and collaboration has also been instrumental in the facility becoming operational and remains essential to operating a number of systems housed in the research centre.”
“This world-class research centre is a major boost to Defence’s Electromagnetic Warfare Program and reinforces the Edinburgh Defence Precinct as a critical hub.”