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LMA announces seeding grants to research and industry partners for Future Submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) has announced research and development (R&D) seeding grants for an investment in excess of $900,000 in local academic and industry...
ASC inks collaboration agreement with Schneider Electric to build on submarine engineering capabilities
Australia’s sovereign submarine company, ASC, has partnered with global energy management firm Schneider Electric to support Collins Class submarine sustainment and plan for Australia’s Future...
Raytheon, Thales to deliver sonar upgrades to Australia’s submarine force
Australia’s fleet of six Collins Class submarines will receive significant sonar upgrades under a $542 million project involving Raytheon Australia and Thales Australia.
Defence Industry Minister...
NSW Government backs Thales Australia for work on Navy’s future major projects
The NSW Government has backed Thales Australia's bid to secure a chunk of Australia's multi-billion spend on Defence Capability over the next decade.
The company,...
Local naval industry faces new crisis, Minister says
Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has once again raised concerns that local shipbuilders such as ASC and Austal could miss out on the lucrative...
126 Australian businesses confirmed ‘eligible’ to bid for Future Submarine tenders
126 Australian businesses have been cleared to compete for work on the $50 billion Future Submarine Program, Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has announced.
Making...
Air warfare destroyer Hobart commences acceptance sea trials
The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program has reached another significant milestone, with the project’s first vessel – the Hobart – now entering the next...
SA companies set to compete for lucrative subs work
DCNS, the Australian Government’s preferred international partner for the design of 12 Future Submarines, is holding a high level Future Submarine Industry Briefing at...
Techport to undergo wharf expansion
The South Australia Government has sanctioned a multi-million dollar expansion of its Techport facility to expand its wharf by 22 meters and permit two...
New Centre for Defence Industry Capability to open in Adelaide this year
A new Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) will be established in Adelaide to foster and drive innovation and open up export opportunities for...
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