Tag: submarines

PM won’t commit to build nuclear subs locally

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will not commit to building Australia’s nuclear powered submarines locally, saying any industry development considerations will be trumped by the need to acquire the capability...

Nearly 150 officials on taskforce exploring nuclear sub options

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
There are nearly 150 members on the federal government’s nuclear-powered submarines taskforce, including officials from a range of federal departments and 10 contractors who the Defence department has declined...

AUKUS brings ‘huge multiplier effect’ to local industry

Posted on   |  by David McClure
The AUKUS agreement to build nuclear powered submarines in South Australia will bring a “huge multiplier effect” to local industries and technology development in Australia, according the US company...

Arthur Sinodinos on submarines and future industries

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The technology transfer opportunities of the new AUKUS submarine arrangements are a two-way street, but industry must start the hard work now to identify and focus on areas of...

Submarines, industrial policy and frontier technology

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Silicon Quantum Computing chief executive Michelle Simmons and Australia’s Ambassador to the United States Arthur Sinodinos are among the heavyweight speakers to join a special panel discussion on the...

Why the Australia-France deal collapse was predictable

Posted on   |  by Romain Fathi
Australia’s unilateral cancellation of its contract to purchase French submarines and sign up for the AUKUS security pact constitutes a slap in the face for French diplomacy – variously described...

AUKUS: Political gameplay with innovation opportunism

Posted on   |  by Marie Johnson
Opinion: AUKUS is being examined by many brilliant minds, experts in history and the intricacies of the many dimensions of the geopolitical landscape. AUKUS is globally significant and sets...