Located 30 kilometres north of Newcastle, RAAF base Williamtown is the state’s largest air force base. Employing 4,500 people, it is the home base for Air Combat Group’s tactical fighter element and over 150 aircraft, including F35 Joint Strike Fighters, Hawk 127, and E-7A Wedgetail squadrons.
The Astra Aerolab Technology Park is Australia’s newest defence and aerospace precinct. With airside access to the RAAF base, Astra Aerolab offers space to size and scale. It is the location of choice for a growing number of global primes and SMEs.
The Hunter has leading research capabilities in defence and aerospace with strong industry collaboration, headlined by the University of Newcastle. The University’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) Hub in Williamtown is driving advances in discovery, innovation and commercialisation in the defence sector.
Unique defence and aerospace opportunities
Astra Aerolab in the Defence and Aerospace precinct
Astra Aerolab directly adjoins Newcastle Airport and RAAF Base Williamtown.
Astra Aerolab has received support and investment from all levels of government. Stage 1 civil infrastructure works are now complete and future development stages are underway.
There is significant ongoing public and private investment in the defence and aerospace industries in and around Williamtown with Defence primes including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon and other signficant SMEs found in the region.
116 hectares of land will be available. Nine hectares has already been released and is ready to be leased.
Would you like to know more? Please visit astraaerolab.com.au or contact us.
Concept plans for the proposed office tower at Williamtown.
