Supporting SA defence businesses to go global
The Malinauskas Labor Government is helping the South Australian local defence industry develop their businesses so they can play an important role in the future SSN-AUKUS build program.
SA’s $200m defence megastructure takes shape with Whyalla steel
Almost 2000 tonnes of structural steel, more than half of which came from the Whyalla Steelworks, have been erected to complete the frame of a giant four bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide to facilitate the specialist maintenance of the Australian Defence Force’s Boeing 737 variant military aircraft.
Thousands of students to explore career opportunities
Competition for young people to take up a wide variety of career paths has never been greater, ensuring huge interest in the Adelaide Career and Employment Expo which kicked off today at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
SA leads the nation in defence industry growth
Stephen Mullighan MP Treasurer South Australia is leading the nation’s defence industry growth, with our state’s economic contribution up almost 30 per cent to $1.9 billion in 2023-24, according to latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This represents the strongest growth of all states, cementing South Australia’s reputation as the Defence State. ABS Australian Defence Industry Account data shows the gross value added (GVA) by South Australia’s defence industry in 2023-24, was up $425 million on the previous year. The number of people working in the state’s defence industry has also increased by 15 per cent, with ...
Technical Colleges delivering as defence jobs boom
Peter Malinauskas MP Premier Stephen Mullighan MP Treasurer Minister for Defence and Space Industries Blair Boyer MP Minister for Education, Training and Skills The Malinauskas Labor Government is expanding its highly successful partnership with defence employers BAE Systems Australia and ASC, with both companies signing on as employment partners at the soon-to-be completed Heights Technical College. The development comes as the first students from the state’s first modern technical college at Findon officially begin their careers working for BAE Systems Australia at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. The four Findon Technical College students were among an intake of new apprentices to ...
SA suppliers a step closer to securing US shipbuilding work
Stephen Mullighan MP Minister for Defence and Space Industries The first South Australian based manufacturers in line to help build US nuclear-powered submarines are a step closer to joining the supply chain, after securing a Newport News Shipbuilding supplier identification number in the US this week. It means once they are fully certified through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification process, they’ll be able to tender for work. Not only is this a boon to participating businesses, but the skills and experience gained through this endeavour will be highly applicable to the future construction of Australia’s own fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, ...
Interstate naval equipment manufacturer sails into South Australia
Stephen Mullighan MP Treasurer Minister for Defence & Space Industries Australian naval equipment manufacturer, Marenav, is the latest company to join a growing network of defence talent at Lot Fourteen’s innovation district, adding important capability to the state’s naval shipbuilding ecosystem. The NSW-based firm is establishing a new office at the Defence and Space Landing Pad, a one-stop-shop that supports the expansion of interstate and international companies into South Australia. Marenav brings expertise in providing end-to-end, whole-of-ship cooling technology to the state, as designers and manufacturers of Australian-made technology that is crucial for safeguarding naval combat systems and equipment on ...
SA to support international allied aircraft fleet
Stephen Mullighan MP Minister for Defence and Space Industries In a significant boost to South Australia’s defence industry and Australia’s sovereign capability, American and New Zealand aircraft are set to undergo specialist maintenance upgrades at the Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) adjacent to RAAF Base Edinburgh. United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul while the New Zealand Defence Force has also confirmed a similar intent for their fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft. These initiatives support the delivery of the priorities outlined in the Defence Industry Development Strategy, strengthening the Sovereign Defence Industry ...
SA defence and space industries to take flight at Avalon 2025
Stephen Mullighan MP Treasurer Minister for Defence & Space Industries South Australia’s world-class defence and aerospace capabilities will take centre stage at Australia's largest international airshow, Avalon 2025, from March 25-28. A record 60 local defence and space organisations will participate on Defence SA’s South Australia – The Defence State stand, making it the largest-ever South Australian defence industry contingent represented at the aerospace and defence exposition. Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Stephen Mullighan, will attend the expo, meeting with Australian Defence Force (ADF) representatives and Defence primes to highlight South Australia’s expertise in delivering critical defence capabilities. South ...
South Australia home to nation’s first advanced electronic warfare testing vehicle
Stephen Mullighan MP Treasurer Minister for Defence and Space Industries A nation-first vehicle designed to test cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) technologies on the go, has been developed in South Australia. Defence leader Raytheon Australia has pioneered the Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle, to fast-track the innovation of local and national EW solutions. The vehicle assists local defence industry and researchers to test and refine advanced EW technologies, such as blocking or intercepting enemy signals, while stopping the detection of our own. The custom-built vehicle was developed at Raytheon Australia’s Mawson Lakes facility, in collaboration with South Australian company REDARC ...
First Trainees and Apprentices Commence Pathways Programs to grow South Australia’s skilled defence industry workforce
Two new pathways programs established by the Albanese Government in partnership with the Malinauskas Government have commenced as part of a critical step towards delivering the nation’s future defence industry workforce.
Major milestone for South Australia’s Skills and Training Academy
Richard Marles MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence Peter Malinauskas MP Premier of South Australia Pat Conroy MP Minister for Defence Industry Minister for International Development and the Pacific The Albanese Government is investing $480 million in our naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce with the build of the Skills and Training Academy at Osborne in South Australia. When we announced the AUKUS Pathway in March 2023, the Albanese and Malinauskas Governments agreed to establish a dedicated Skills and Training Academy to deliver the high-tech education and training needed for continuous naval shipbuilding and AUKUS in South Australia. Ground ...
