State’s battle cry: STEM will make SA a defence ‘powerhouse’
The state government has unveiled new plans to recruit tens of thousands of students and educators into STEM pathways, aiming to expand the defence industry workforce.
Defence Industries
Full coverage of South Australia's defence industry, including the nuclear submarines program, shipbuilding operations at Osborne and future skills requirements.
Why Navy has new lethal warships in its sights
A fleet new “Australianised” warships with “increased lethality” could become the Navy’s new weapon to defend our critical trade routes. See why.
Major course change for Adelaide’s $45bn frigates
The firm behind the $45bn Hunter Class frigate project has revealed a major design change at an international maritime exposition. Watch the video.
‘Bloody proud’: The picture that shows how much ships decision means
Hundreds of workers at Adelaide’s $45bn frigate project have gathered for a jobs rallying call from Premier Peter Malinauskas. See the incredible pictures.
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Ten burning questions about new subs deal
The shock announcement that a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be built in SA has caused delight, and trepidation. So what does it all mean? We answer 10 vital questions.
Suppliers shocked by subs U-turn
Local businesses gearing up for work on Naval Group’s $90bn submarines program are in shock following Thursday’s bombshell U-turn.
Secret docs say WA can’t handle our subs work
A South Australian Senator says documents he uncovered show the west is not up to the job of finishing key naval maintenance works.
Replay: A fearless conversation on SA’s defence future
Universities and industry need to collaborate to fill the defence skills shortages of the future, experts said in the second of our Fearless Conversations series. Watch the replay here.
SA set for huge submarine win, saving 700 jobs
Adelaide is on the brink of securing two multibillion-dollar naval shipbuilding contracts, just as the Future Submarine program is imperilled.
Defence looking at Plan B if Future Subs deal collapses
Defence is preparing a contingency plan should the $89 billion subs project fall over, as Scott Morrison prepares to discuss the issue with the French President.
Subs pitch misses target
Naval Group’s initial pitch for the next two years of work on the future submarines was not acceptable or compliant, a Defence official confirmed.
The top 10 jobs our shipyards will need the most
Here are the top ten shipyard jobs that will be in demand in SA on the Future Subs and Future Frigates for the next two years.
China risks put Future Subs out of reach: Patrick
Time has run out for Future Submarines, says an SA Senator, who has written that threats from China should make Collins Class upgrades our biggest priority.
Uni’s red flags: Millions rejected because of China risk
Adelaide University refused millions of dollars in research funding from China because of suspected connections to military or security projects.
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