Redfern base to simulate Harbour attacks
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A new $8.5 million Defence research facility in Sydney will use 3D technology for the first time to develop counter-terrorism measures for Australia's ports and harbours.
The facility has opened in Redfern today and will allow scientists to simulate attacks on Sydney Harbour.
Federal Defence Science Minister Warren Snowdon says Australia's ports and harbours are vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
"Not only are Navy assets and Australian lives at risk from a terrorist attack on our seaports, there will be clearly a significant impact on Australia's international trade and economy if such an attack were to take place," he said.
