Tag: submarines

Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a major expansion of its Submarines site in Derby, with the company saying the increased manufacturing capacity will support current and future submarine programmes for the UK and Australian navies under growing defence commitments.

The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.

Austal USA has officially commenced construction on a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing submarine modules, marking an expansion for the company and its role in supporting the US Navy. 

The South Australian government has launched the second Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) built in the state, marking a significant milestone for shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. 

The University of Adelaide said it is ready to help train the workforce and provide the research expertise needed to help Australia achieve its goal to be a nuclear-powered defence force. 

The world’s attention is now on Monash University for a recently published study that seeks to help nuclear-propelled submarines to remain underwater, undetected and for much longer. 

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is under growing pressure form industry, regional officials, labour unions and members of his own party to have an open...

A decision regarding who will build the 12 submarines for Australia is yet to be announced by the Government, even though Prime Minister Tony...