AML3D Lands Retired US Navy Rear Admiral With Direct AUKUS Access as Advisor
AML3D Limited has appointed retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David Goggins as a U.S. board advisor. Goggins brings 34 years of experience leading the design, construction, and sustainment of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy, and most recently served as Special Assistant for the trilateral AUKUS defence partnership.
AML3D strengthens defence credentials with senior U.S. Navy appointment
The appointment positions AML3D to leverage Goggins’ direct AUKUS experience and U.S. Navy relationships as the company expands operations in Perth and Adelaide, both designated as key AUKUS hubs. The advisory role is designed to support the company’s growth across U.S. and Australian defence markets rather than operational management.
Goggins’ submarine and industrial base experience aligns with AML3D’s Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) technology, which is applicable to naval component production and sustainment programmes.
CEO Sean Ebert commented: “David brings deep U.S. defence experience, strong industry relationships, and valuable AUKUS insight. We believe his appointment will help accelerate AML3D’s growth in priority defence markets.”
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What is an AUKUS advisor and why does it matter for investors?
AUKUS is the trilateral Australia-United Kingdom-United States defence partnership focused on nuclear-powered submarines and advanced defence capabilities. The partnership represents one of the largest defence procurement programmes in Australian history, with multi-decade supply chain opportunities.
Having an advisor with direct AUKUS experience matters because the partnership creates specific procurement pathways that favour companies with credible defence credentials and established relationships within the U.S. and Australian naval ecosystems.
Goggins’ background in the submarine industrial base directly intersects with AML3D’s wire additive manufacturing technology, which can produce metal components for naval applications on-demand and at point-of-need, a capability increasingly valued in defence sustainment programmes.
Strategic rationale behind the appointment
The appointment represents a credibility and access strategy for both U.S. and Australian Navy supply chains. Goggins’ relationships within defence procurement and his understanding of AUKUS industrial requirements could support AML3D’s positioning in upcoming contract opportunities.
AML3D already has tangible traction inside U.S. Navy facilities, with three ARCEMY systems deployed at the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Danville, Virginia, and a 100-unit pipeline outlined in a Letter of Intent spanning up to 3,400 parts by 2030.
Rear Admiral David Goggins
“AML3D has built strong momentum in the U.S. defence sector. I look forward to helping expand the company’s role in U.S. and Australian Navy supply chains and supporting advanced manufacturing under AUKUS.”
With operations now expanded in Perth and Adelaide, both identified as key AUKUS hubs, the company has positioned its manufacturing footprint to align with the partnership’s geographic priorities.
What AML3D does
AML3D manufactures industrial metal 3D printing systems under the ARCEMY® brand, which use the company’s patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) process. The technology is positioned as an alternative to traditional casting, forging, and billet machining for large metal components.
Key sectors served:
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Maritime
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
Core technology benefits:
- On-demand, point-of-need manufacturing capability
- Better ESG outcomes compared to traditional casting, forging and billet machining
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What comes next for AML3D
The appointment forms part of AML3D’s broader strategy to grow its presence in U.S. and Australian defence markets. As an advisory role, Goggins will provide strategic guidance and relationship access rather than day-to-day operational input.
Advisory appointments of this calibre typically signal intent to pursue larger contract opportunities, though commercial outcomes depend on execution and competitive procurement processes. The company’s expanded presence in AUKUS hubs suggests it is positioning for sustained engagement with defence supply chain opportunities as the partnership matures.
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