Media releases
Future Submarine Land Based Test Site to be based in Adelaide
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that a new facility for testing submarine systems, including propulsion, energy and integration technology, would be based in Adelaide.
Download PDF 33KBFUTURE SUBMARINE CAPABILITY UPDATE
Thursday 06 September 2012
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced Australia’s Future Submarine Systems Centre will be based in Adelaide continuing the strong relationship that has been formed between the South Australia and the Commonwealth in support of Australia’s maritime sector.
Download PDF 88KBAIR WARFARE DESTROYER UPDATE
Thursday 06 September 2012
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today attended the laying of the keel of the first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) in Adelaide and provided an update on the $8 billion project.
Download PDF 115KBContract marks new era for Collins
Saturday 30 June 2012
Australia's national submarine builder and maintainer of the six Collins Class submarines - ASC Pty Ltd - is pleased to have signed a new contract with the Defence Materiel Organistation (DMO) for the maintenance of the Collins Class submarines going foward.
Download PDF 101KBKeeping SA at the Forefront of the Nation's Defence
Friday 01 June 2012
Techport Australia's reputation as the nation's premier naval shipbuilding hub has been further strengthened with a Government injection of $2million.
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