What: A series of subnational hubs in Hampton Roads (located at William & Mary’s Whole of Government Center of Excellence), South Yorkshire, and Adelaide that collaborate on submarine industrial base innovation.
Why: AUKUS demands expanded submarine production capacity, new suppliers, and advanced tech integration. Hampton Roads is the only U.S. region positioned to scale.
Impact: $500M–$1B investment, 2,000–4,000 jobs, expanded supplier base, and accelerated technology adoption.
Leader: Kathryn H. Floyd, Director, Whole of Government Center of Excellence, William & Mary
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William & Mary to be the US academic home of submarine production
Project Lead
Kathryn H. Floyd
Director
Whole of Government Center of Excellence, William & Mary
