Aderholt Speaks at AUKUS Industry Forum at the University of Alabama in Huntsville

The AUKUS Industry Forum brought together industry partners across the defense and business communities to discuss the trilateral partnership between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Specifically, the forum allowed leaders in both industries to learn more about how the Department of Defense is focusing on the development and delivery of advanced capabilities, the State Department's export control reforms to support closer collaboration with Australia and the UK, and how industry can play a role in this important initiative.

In addition to Congressmen Aderholt (AL-04) and Strong (AL-05), senior Administration officials from the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Defense Innovation Unit brought insight into this partnership during breakout discussions.

"This forum represented a unique opportunity for defense industry experts to see why North Alabama is a leader in the defense space. The defense industry is rapidly growing in Alabama, not just for those in Huntsville, but for communities across North Alabama," said Congressman Aderholt. "By holding this forum at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, we are proving a fact that I have known for a long time: North Alabama is a key leader in ensuring our nation always has the resources necessary for a strong national defense."

Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05), who also spoke at the forum, said the following:

"North Alabama takes tremendous pride in safeguarding our nation, and the AUKUS forum is a great opportunity to showcase our contributions to keeping our country and its allies secure,"said Congressman Strong. "Partnering with Australia and the United Kingdom for our shared defense benefits our region as those jobs, and the expertise to develop these assets, are located here."