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Townsville North Queensland, is one of Australia’s prime strategic Defence regions. It has significant Australian Defence Force representation, an extensive industry network, and an established ready workforce with a demonstrated capacity for growth and innovation.
There are significant opportunities for industry to partner with JCU and co-located research institutions including the CSIRO and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) to lead innovative research programs in fields of tropical health, human performance, marine science and biosecurity. The Townsville Manufacturing Hub, located on the TAFE Queensland campus, provides a place for local manufacturing businesses to receive support to transition to advanced manufacturing through world-leading technologies. With a focus on advanced manufacturing (primarily metal production), the hub will boost regional innovation, manufacturing productivity, and upskill the regional workforce. By 2030, Townsville North Queensland will be a preferred location for allied forces training, an Army home base of choice and the Australian Defence Force Forward Mounting Base. The location offers significant development opportunities. These are: • Defence Simulation Training • Integrated Soldier Systems Centre of Excellence • Defence Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) • Maritime Replenishment and Logistics • Joint Amphibious Force Capability • Aviation Super Base for Army |