Wong’s red line: Minister’s stark warning on China naval aggression
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong will today condemn China over a series of “unsafe, unprofessional and unacceptable incidents” by its navy. Read her full speech.
Defence Industries
Full coverage of South Australia's defence industry, including the nuclear submarines program, shipbuilding operations at Osborne and future skills requirements.
Jailed Aussie journo reveals China’s ‘negative’ AUKUS reaction
Australian journalist Cheng Lei says while in detention in China, when the AUKUS deal was announced, “there started to be more negative news about Australia”.
How a 1980s defence poster boy became the head honcho
Matt Opie was once the poster child for a life in our armed services. Now, he’s the head of Defence SA and charged with the role of taking our industry to the world.
What this man has done by the age of 30 will astound you
Izaak Gurney is a walking and talking billboard of the vast opportunities available to young Aussies in the defence sector, and he’s urging others to follow in his footsteps.
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Watch now: How our hi-tech military can keep the peace with China
What does Australia need to build a world-class fleet of nuclear submarines? How should we handle the China relationship? Watch a replay of the Defending Australia forum.
‘Good guy, bad guy’ China a battle we must face
Australia must balance China’s positive contribution to the world and its alarming military expansion with both diplomacy and deterrence, a landmark national event has heard.
SA is the defence state, and it’s an honour to serve: Mali
Building the most complex military machines on the planet is no easy task but SA is up to the challenge, according to Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Dutton’s nuclear option for SA
The AUKUS submarine program will open the door to establishing a zero-emission nuclear energy industry that would boost Australia’s national security, Peter Dutton says.
Shipyard land swap deal on government radar
The federal government is still waiting on South Australia to hand over crucial land surrounding the Osborne shipyard that would unlock a major expansion.
How car industry’s legacy is propelling our shipbuilders
The submarines built by an Adelaide firm will spend years longer in the ocean thanks to innovative technology taken from the car industry.
Australia’s nuclear balancing act will set global standard: Wong
Australia will set a strong arms control precedent for other nations seeking nuclear-powered submarines, says Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
Hunter-class frigates key to avoiding defence ‘valley of death’
The Defence Minister has given full backing to the Hunter-class frigates program, saying a continuous shipbuilding program in SA is crucial to national security.
China’s threat is growing – but our subs can stave off global red alert
China’s nuclear submarine fleet is growing rapidly, but Australia’s AUKUS leader and a UK naval chief say our homegrown subs will be capable of keeping peace in the Pacific.
School program engages whiz kids but uni STEM plan fails the grade
Smart students around the state are learning skills needed to build nuclear submarines in high school – but a uni funding scheme designed to boost STEM numbers is failing.
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