This strategic move leverages the formidable partnership of local shipbuilding titans ASC Pty Ltd and BAE Systems, tasked with the creation of nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines under a future Joint Venture framework.
The proposed AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Construction Facility at Osborne will undergo joint State and Federal environmental, social and economic impact assessments.
The South Australian Government has forged a partnership with HII, the United States' largest shipbuilder, to enhance the state's defence industry workforce, skills, and supply chain.
Premier Peter Malinauskas will today return from the United Kingdom after three days of high-level briefings on the AUKUS submarine program.
In a press conference held in San Diego, California, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have all announced the highly-anticipated details of the AUKUS deal.
Early this morning, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia is beginning its enhanced trilateral security partnership with the United Kingdom and the United States.