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When you’re well equipped,
well prepared and well situated,
you’re in the best state to defend.

And the best state is

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
THE DEFENCE STATE.

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Maritime

South Australia has won and delivered some of the Royal Australian Navy’s biggest projects and is home to the nation’s premier naval industry hub, Techport Australia. It’s no wonder defence is booming in this state.

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Land

South Australia is primed to capture further work under the Australian Army’s Land Force modernisation plans, particularly networking, repair and maintenance. It’s no wonder defence is booming in this state.

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Aerospace

With dynamic aerospace electronics and components industries, and the nation’s maritime surveillance hub, it’s no wonder defence is booming in this state.

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Systems

As the nation’s centre of system engineering, systems integration, and defence electronics, South Australia has a proven track record for solving complex systems problems. It’s no wonder defence is booming in this state.

Explore our capabilities: Maritime Land Aerospace Systems

Major Projects

Air Warfare Destroyers

The $8 billion AWD project is the largest defence contract in Australia and one of the most significant shipbuilding.....

7RAR Battle Group

The 7RAR Battle Group has relocated from Darwin to new purpose-built facilities within the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in Adelaide.

Submarines

The Collins Class fleet was constructed at ASC’s Osborne facility between 1990 and 2003.

AP-3C Orions

This multi-year sustainment program provides capability upgrades and through-life support...

Project Sentinel

Project Sentinel is the world’s largest aerial civil maritime surveillance operation.

Techport Australia

Techport Australia, Australia’s premier naval industry hub located at Osborne in South Australia...

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Media Releases

Latest News

SA world champs set to dominate F1inschools national final
26 February 2013 Download PDF 106KB
Defence Precinct for Adelaide
20 February 2013 Download PDF 23KB
State Government welcomes defence manufacturing precinct for Adelaide
19 February 2013 Download PDF 70KB

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Partnering for success

Defence Teaming Centre

"The fact that 25% of the nation’s defence industry is located in South Australia is testament to the fact that it truly is the Defence State."

Chris Burns

Chris Burns CSC
Chief Executive Officer
Defence Teaming Centre

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