Tag: Richard Marles
Australia to train thousands of STEM students to support AUKUS
The Australian government has announced a $128 million investment to train thousands of future skilled workers to help deliver the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.
Australia to boost sovereign shipbuilding capability with new Austal partnership
The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s shipbuilding capability and Western Australia’s defence industry through a new strategic partnership with Austal Limited.
New bill unveiled to establish Australia Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
The Australian Government is establishing a new independent regulator that will ensure the application of the highest standards of nuclear safety across its nuclear-powered submarine enterprise and the implementation of AUKUS without delay.
Victorian defence manufacturers to showcase defence innovations at Indo Pac 2023
Victorian maritime defence firms are seizing the spotlight at the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition, with 37 manufacturers showcasing their maritime and naval defence products to global industry leaders.
Nuclear-powered submarine training in the UK boosts Australian industry skills
The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles has convened with the UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, during a visit to Rolls Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing facility in Derby.
Victoria’s Point Wilson Wharf reopens to scale ADF’s guided weapons, ordnance stock
The Point Wilson Wharf in regional Victoria has reopened to re-commence the large-scale importation of guided weapons and explosive ordnance and associated materiel shipments.
Australia announces $1.7 billion missiles acquisition, considers options for domestic manufacturing
The Australian government has made a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Australian Defence Force with some of the most powerful and technologically advanced weapons systems in the service’s history.
Gov’t invests $9.8b for new Lockheed Martin-manufactured C-130J Hercules aircraft
The Australian Government is set to purchase 20 brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force in an effort to address future air transportation demands.
New agency, new regulator created for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program
The Australian government is launching a new agency and new regulatory body that will manage Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.
Gov’t pledges $4b over the next four years to advance missile manufacturing in Australia
The Australian Government said it is earmarking $4.1 billion to the purchase of additional long-range attack systems and the manufacture of longer-range munitions in Australia in a push to carry out the Defence Strategic Review's top goals.
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