Australian additive manufacturers are preparing to pursue opportunities within United States and United Kingdom submarine programs as AUKUS creates new pathways into advanced defence supply chains. Representatives from the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), ASC and the United States AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (AUKUS I&A) Office recently visited AML3D’s facility to examine the potential role of additive manufacturing in future trilateral submarine programs. The DIVQ Additive Manufacturing stream is a dedicated component of the broader DIVQ Program, focusing on developing and qualifying Australian additive manufacturing capabilities for potential participation in United States and United Kingdom submarine supply chains. First Assistant Director-General Workforce, Industry and Supply Chain, Kylie Wright said additive manufacturing could create new opportunities for Australian industry as the nuclear-powered submarine enterprise expands. “Australian companies are demonstrating world-class advanced manufacturing capabilities, and initiatives such as the DIVQ Additive Manufacturing stream are helping align those capabilities to the future needs of the AUKUS submarine enterprise,” said Ms Wright.