Ambassador’s Visit Highlights Growing Links Between Australia and Luxembourg in Space and CybersecurityThe Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (ANZCCL) was pleased to support the

Ambassador’s Visit Highlights Growing Links Between Australia and Luxembourg in Space and Cybersecurity

The Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (ANZCCL) was pleased to support the recent visit of H.E. Ambassador Angus Campbell, Australian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, the European Union and NATO, to key organisations across Luxembourg’s space, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Luxembourg’s rapidly developing capabilities in advanced technologies, while also strengthening connections with the Australian innovation, defence, and research communities.

During the program, the Ambassador met with representatives from LuxProvide / MeluXina, Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity, Technoport, ESRIC, and OQ Technology, gaining first-hand insight into the technologies being developed in Luxembourg and the potential for deeper bilateral cooperation.

High-performance computing and sovereign digital infrastructure

At LuxProvide, the Ambassador visited the MeluXina supercomputer, one of Europe’s most advanced high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. MeluXina plays a critical role in supporting artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space applications, and scientific research across Europe.

Discussions focused on the growing importance of sovereign digital infrastructure, secure data processing, and the role of high-performance computing in supporting both commercial innovation and government capabilities — areas where there is clear overlap with Australia’s priorities in defence, space, and critical technologies.

Cybersecurity, resilience, and NATO-relevant capabilities

At the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity, the delegation explored Luxembourg’s national approach to cyber resilience, including the work of CIRCL (Computer Incident Response Center Luxembourg) and the National Cybersecurity Competence Center (NC3).

The discussions highlighted the importance of strong public-private collaboration in protecting critical infrastructure, as well as opportunities for cooperation between Luxembourg and Australia in areas such as:

• Cyber threat intelligence and incident response

• Protection of space and satellite systems

• AI and cybersecurity convergence

• NATO and EU cyber resilience initiatives

With Australia and Luxembourg both playing active roles in international security frameworks, the visit reinforced the potential for closer technical and policy cooperation.

Space innovation, commercialisation, and research collaboration

The Ambassador also visited Technoport, Luxembourg’s leading technology incubator, where he met companies working on advanced space and life-science technologies, including developments related to microgravity research, space payloads, and radiation mitigation.

At ESRIC (European Space Resources Innovation Centre), discussions focused on the future of space resources, in-orbit services, and lunar and deep-space exploration, areas where Luxembourg has established global leadership and where Australia is increasingly active through its growing space industry.

Both sides noted the strong alignment between Luxembourg’s commercial space strategy and Australia’s focus on building sovereign capability, supporting startups, and expanding international partnerships.

Satellite connectivity and global telecommunications

The visit concluded at OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based satellite telecommunications company developing 5G-compatible low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for IoT, direct-to-device, and resilient communications.

Discussions covered the role of satellite connectivity in supporting remote industries, emergency services, defence, and environmental monitoring — all areas of particular relevance to Australia given its geography and need for reliable communications in remote regions.

The visit also highlighted the potential for Australia–Luxembourg collaboration in satellite manufacturing, ground infrastructure, and next-generation telecommunications, including opportunities for joint projects involving industry, government, and research institutions.

Strengthening the Luxembourg–Australia innovation bridge

Across all meetings, a common theme emerged: Luxembourg and Australia share a strong interest in developing sovereign capability, trusted technology partnerships, and resilient digital infrastructure, while remaining open to international collaboration.

The Chamber is particularly grateful to Ambassador Campbell for taking the time to meet with companies and institutions, to listen to their work, and to actively support the development of stronger links between the Luxembourg ecosystem and partners in Australia.

Such visits play an important role in helping companies, researchers, and government stakeholders on both sides identify practical opportunities for cooperation — whether in space, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, or sustainable finance.

The ANZCCL looks forward to continuing to work with the Embassy and our members to further strengthen these connections in the months ahead.