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.
Defence Industries
Full coverage of South Australia's defence industry, including the nuclear submarines program, shipbuilding operations at Osborne and future skills requirements.
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.
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Naval Group invites local business to build sub equipment
The French defence giant building the $50b Future Submarines is inviting Australian businesses to express an interest in being part of the project, in a move that will create hundreds of jobs.
We’re gonna need a bigger shipyard
Work will start on our new frigates in just a few weeks – in a shipyard bigger than Adelaide Oval. These comparisons show the warships’ true scale.
Heat on defence giants to put SA locals first
Pressure is building on the nation’s defence giants to give work to South Australian companies when they build the nation’s future frigates and submarines in Adelaide.
French defence giant set to open HQ in Port Adelaide
The French defence giant building the $90 billion Future Submarines will open its new headquarters in Port Adelaide within months, as it hires its 250th employee in Australia.
Why order ships for future, when we may need them much sooner?
A leading Defence think tank has challenged the two-decade time frame for our Future Frigates – arguing if we’re spending more, we should do it to speed up construction, not slow it down to save future jobs.
Hidden Adelaide spot holding $50 billion in submarine secrets
Razor wire. Guards. Futuristic hand scans. An Adelaide company has won a $1m contract to store the data for the company building our Future Submarines, and the security puts a prison to shame.
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