Tag: submarines

Defence runs as silent as its subs on innovation program

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Defence department is running as silent as the nuclear submarines it plans to acquire about the future of its innovation programs, much to the frustration of small commercial...

AUKUS sub deal a ‘catalyst for innovation and research’: PM

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has heralded Australia’s submarine deal with Britain and the United States as a “catalyst for innovation and research breakthroughs” that will grow the country’s economy...

Govt accused of hiding $591m in French sub cancellation costs

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Greens have accused the federal government of trying to hide $591m in asset write-down and re-employment costs incurred from the fallout of the previous government’s decision to unilaterally...

SA defence industry taskforce to manage French sub fallout

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A planned joint state and Commonwealth defence industry taskforce will explore the unique skills challenges facing South Australia’s shipbuilding industry following the now-scrapped $90 billion deal with French firm...

Defence review to re-evaluate capability priorities

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a Defence Strategic Review to examine investment priorities to ensure sufficient capabilities are maintained, among other priorities. According to the terms of reference...

AUKUS innovation potential is bigger than the subs

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The technological capabilities and innovation ecosystems stemming from Australia’s AUKUS agreement will be “more consequential” and arrive much sooner than the multi-billion-dollar nuclear powered submarines the new alliance is...