National Propellant Laboratory

Tactical Propellant Systems & SRM Architecture

Sovereign capability. Tactical performance. Advanced energetics.

NPL develops advanced solid rocket motor (SRM) propellant systems and tactical propulsion technology for Australia’s defence and aerospace sectors.
Our flagship platform, NanoBoost, delivers controllable burn profiles, high energy density, and enhanced tactical performance across multiple SRM classes.

Our Focus

  • High-performance propellant systems

  • SRM architecture & modelling

  • Energetic materials research

  • Subscale static fire development

  • Defence and aerospace propulsion solutions

Built for Tactical and Aerospace Advantage

NPL supports Defence, commercial space operators, research agencies, and industry partners seeking sovereign propulsion capability.