The state of Maryland is growing its international partnership with South Australia.

The two regions - which previously committed to collaborating on cybersecurity, small satellites and space - are expanding a memorandum of understanding to include testing ranges, workforce development, and unmanned autonomous vehicles.

The three-year agreement was signed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore and State of South Australia Premier Peter Malinaukas.

"This expanded partnership will boost business in Maryland, promote international cooperation, and sharpen our competitiveness. Partnership produces progress, and our administration will continue to focus on strengthening the bonds that link Maryland with our friends around the world," said Gov. Moore.

In 2023, the Maryland Department of Commerce led a delegation of Maryland companies to various trade shows in Australia, including the Avalon Airshow and Indo-Pacific 2023, to establish connections with Australian companies. Commerce’s Office of International Trade and Investment also traveled to South Australia to meet with the Defence SA, South Australia’s lead government agency for all defense industry matters.

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