Projects
South Australia has a proven track record of winning and delivering on major projects.
A range of major defence and security projects are currently underway in South Australia providing significant opportunities for local defence suppliers for years to come.
These projects include:
- the $8 billion Air Warfare Destroyer build contract and AWD Systems Centre
- establishment of the Army’s 1,100-strong 7RAR Battle Group at Edinburgh
- the multi-billion dollar through-life support contract for Collins Class submarines
- the $1 billion AP-3C Orion aircraft maintenance and upgrade contract
- the $1 billion Customs Project Sentinel contract – the world’s largest fixed-wing civil maritime surveillance program
Plus Australia's next generation submarines will be assembled in South Australia.
Air Warfare Destroyers
The $8 billion AWD project is the largest defence contract in Australia and one of the most significant shipbuilding projects in Australia’s history. The AWD Alliance is responsible for delivering three HOBART class Air Warfare Destroyers to the Royal Australia Navy between 2014 and 2017.
MORE INFORMATION7RAR Battle Group
The 7RAR Battle Group has relocated from Darwin to new purpose-built facilities within the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in Adelaide.
MORE INFORMATIONSubmarines
The Collins Class fleet was constructed at ASC’s Osborne facility between 1990 and 2003. The facility now provides ongoing design enhancements, maintenance and through-life support for the fleet.
MORE INFORMATIONAP-3C Orions
This multi-year sustainment program provides capability upgrades and through-life support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s AP-3C Orion aircraft. Run by the Accord Alliance, the program will continue until the aircraft’s planned withdrawal from service in 2019.
MORE INFORMATIONProject Sentinel
Project Sentinel is the world’s largest aerial civil maritime surveillance operation and involves more than 240 personnel and 10 aircraft flying 15,000 hours per year. The contract runs for 12 years from 2008 to 2020.
MORE INFORMATIONTechport Australia
Techport Australia, Australia’s premier naval industry hub located at Osborne in South Australia is underpinned by extensive state-owned infrastructure. Now operational, the facility supports ASC to deliver the Royal Australian Navy’s next generation $8 billion Air Warfare Destroyers.
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