CTO · Founder, Hypersonix
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Chair of Hypersonic Propulsion | University of Queensland | Startup Daily, @AuManufacturing (9 Feb 2023), @AuManufacturing (29 Mar 2022) |
| Chair of Hypersonic Propulsion (former) | The University of Queensland | @AuManufacturing |
| CTO · Founder | Hypersonix | Startup Daily, Defence Connect |
| Head of Research | Hypersonix Launch Systems | @AuManufacturing |
| Research Scientist (former) | NASA | Startup Daily, SmartCompany, @AuManufacturing |
Stories naming Dr Michael Smart. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Brisbane hypersonic aircraft developer Hypersonix Launch Systems has raised a $46 million Series A led by High Tor Capital with Saab, RKKVC, QIC and federal backing, valuing it at $141 million.
Hypersonix, a Queensland company developing hypersonic planes that run on hydrogen, has secured a Series A backed by a UK fund, government investors and Saab.
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Hypersonix has named former US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos as its board chair, with co-founder David Waterhouse shifting to deputy chair as the hypersonic aerospace firm prepares its DART flyer flights for the US Defense Innovation Unit.
Hypersonix has appointed Arthur Sinodinos, a former Australian ambassador to the United States, as its board chair. Co-founder David Waterhouse becomes deputy chair. The company won its first US defence contract last year.
An opinion piece arguing AUKUS Pillar Two reaches beyond submarines into quantum, autonomy, AI and hypersonics, citing Australian players including Internet 2.0, Anduril Australia and Hypersonix.
Hypersonix leads a CRC-P grant-funded hypersonic UAV project with Romar, LSM and USQ, starting July; Romar's earlier federal grant is also recalled.
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