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The ANI led development of shipyard infrastructure in Adelaide represents one of the largest capital works programs in South Australia. The construction of the shipyard and the subsequent shipbuilding activity under the AUKUS arrangement has the potential to transform the South Australian economy over generations. We are very excited to be able to announce that Turner & Townsend has been appointed as the project controls partner for this iconic construction project.

The Australian Government is investing in a world-class shipbuilding and sustainment precinct in Henderson, Western Australia. This will serve as the biggest naval maintenance hub in the southern hemisphere, while also delivering important progress towards Australia’s AUKUS commitments. The Defence Precinct will optimise Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment industry over the next two decades supporting 10,000 well-paid, high-skilled local jobs and establish an industry only rivalled by mining. WA Minister for Defence Industry, Paul Papalia stated “This historic agreement will result in generations of jobs and diversify the economy like never before.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_QqZy9i Picture courtesy of The West Australian, Jessica Page Katina Curtis Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Defence West #AUKUS #diversifyWA #defenceindustry

The defence sector is expected to become the second largest industry in WA with investment into the Henderson Defence Precinct. It was fantastic to join the CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia event with Paul Papalia on defence opportunities which showed: 🌏 The precinct will become the southern hemisphere's biggest naval hub, and home of maintenance for nuclear-powered submarines as part of AUKUS 👷♀️ 10,000 jobs are expected to be created across construction, shipbuilding and submarine maintenance 📈 $16 billion to be contributed to WA GSP by the industry each year, diversifying the economy 🔄 AUKUS partners will have a rotational presence at HMAS Stirling through SRF-West, building Australia's capabilities and skills. Kristian Kolding Andrew Tessler Danika Adams Adrian Hart Paris McGuckin

🤝 The SA Government and ASC Pty Ltd have formed a partnership to support the delivery of Australia’s largest and most complex #defence projects. Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate on workforce and skills initiatives. These will focus on increasing diversity in the STEM pipeline and addressing critical skills needs for current and future submarine programs. Learn more about SA’s leading role in delivering complex naval shipbuilding and defence projects 👉 https://ow.ly/cMmW50UeBaW

#Iran🇮🇷 The three submarines would be undergoing a “conversion”, and the only one that would be a #true #strategic #advantage is transforming them into “underwater drone” or an “unmanned underwater vehicle (#UUV)” in the North Korean🇰🇵🚀 style. Does the #IRGCNavy🇮🇷 have the audacity and technical capability for such an action? #IranNuclear🇮🇷☢️ #MaritimeSecurity

For nearly 70 years, the U.S. and UK have dominated the maritime domain and operated nuclear-powered submarines safely. As part of the #AUKUS partnership, the U.S. and UK are assisting Australia in acquiring its own conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability. Check out this video explaining how a naval reactor works and delivers #unmatchedpropulsion. #harnesstheatom | #technicalexcellence | #stewardship 

NORESCO recently helped cut the ribbon in celebration of a new microgrid system at Naval Submarine Base New London. The ceremony commemorated construction completion and highlighted how the innovative system can support 100% of SUBASE NLON’s power requirements in the event of grid outages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esYMVBHX

April 10, 1963... The USS Thresher nuclear-powered submarine failed to surface 220 miles east of Boston, Mass., in a disaster that claimed 129 lives. The USS Thresher (SSN-593) was the lead boat of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in the United States Navy. Her loss at sea in the North Atlantic during deep-diving tests approximately 220 miles east of Boston, Massachusetts was a watershed event for the U.S. Navy, leading to the implementation of a rigorous submarine safety program known as SUBSAFE. Judging by the 129 crew members and shipyard personnel who were killed in the incident, historic context and significance, the sinking of Thresher was then, and remains today, the world’s worst submarine disaster. As the first nuclear submarine lost at sea, its disappearance generated international shock and sympathy. Learn more from the thread entitled, “Lessons from the Loss of the USS Thresher (SSN 593), April 10, 1963” @ https://lnkd.in/gjUeFqH #ussthresher #usnavy #submarine

🌊🚀 Babcock signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to further its development in the global naval market and to underpin its existing relationship with the South Korean shipbuilding and offshore company. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Gt0bFj4 #CanadianDefenceReview #CDRmagazine #CanadianDefence #Defence McLean Jerry