Global Defence Company Accelerates Adelaide Headquarters
Kongsberg Defence Australia has increased its commitment to South Australia’s burgeoning defence industry by fast-tracking development of its $25 million Australian manufacturing headquarters at Technology Park in Mawson Lakes.
Development of its 2500m2 manufacturing and office facility was originally set to be delivered in stages over three years by local company Tandem Building Group - but a jump in the number of current and future opportunities has accelerated delivery of the project.
The local subsidiary of Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace purchased 6000m2 of land at Technology Park from Renewal SA in October 2022 to support its work on a range of defence programs.
This includes the Naval Strike Missile capability for Anzac Class Frigates and Hobart Class Destroyers, the CORTEX capability for Protected Mobile Fires and the sustainment of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Ground Based Air Defence System and PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Systems.
Kongsberg Defence Australia is currently co-located with Raytheon Australia at the Centre for Joint Integration in Mawson Lakes to deliver NASAMS for the Australian Army.
The new standalone facility – which is the first in the Asia‐Pacific region for KONGSBERG’s Defence business – will support a range of activities including manufacture, assembly, integration, test, training, verification and maintenance, as well as software development and support.
The facility will house Kongsberg Defence Australia’s 40 local team members and has been designed to cater for as many as 150 staff in coming years in roles including systems engineering, mechanical engineering and software engineering.
The facility is expected to welcome employees in June 2024.
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Aero skills focus to boost South Australian technical college to new heights
The Heights Technical College in Adelaide will add aero skills specialisation to its list of key pathways for students when it first opens its doors in 2026.
The announcement paves the way for students in years 10 to 12 to get to grips with the evolving demands of the defence sector, equipping them with essential workplace skills to strengthen pathways from school to employment. It will also help meet the workforce demands that are being experienced to support defence aircraft maintenance requirements.
The aero skills focus addresses the pressing issue of limited vocational pathways to aero skills qualifications in South Australia – an important component of the state’s defence industry. An entry level pathway will be offered including the Certificate II in Aeroskills, leading to apprenticeships post-school that will help build South Australia’s aero skills sector, and support defence and civil aviation businesses.
In addition to aero skills, The Heights Technical College will offer three other key industry specialisations – advanced manufacturing and engineering, building and construction and early childhood and education.
The state-of-the-art facility is one of five being built by the South Australian Government as part of a $208.8 million commitment to connect education, business and industry and strengthen student pathways from school to employment in key industries.
Findon Technical College was the first technical college to open the doors to its modern, fully equipped facilities earlier this year. It is already providing keen students with hands-on opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and engineering area, with BAE Systems on board as a key partner ensuring a pipeline of skilled works for the defence and naval shipbuilding industries.
In November 2023, ASC was announced as a partner with Tonsley Technical College. To be located at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, ASC will shape the learning experiences, support workplace learning and provide job opportunities through apprenticeships for students when they complete their studies.
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The Heights Technical College in Adelaide will add aero skills specialisation to its list of key pathways for students when it first opens its doors in 2026.
The announcement paves the way for students in years 10 to 12 to get to grips with the evolving demands of the defence sector, equipping them with essential workplace skills to strengthen pathways from school to employment. It will also help meet the workforce demands that are being experienced to support defence aircraft maintenance requirements.
The aero skills focus addresses the pressing issue of limited vocational pathways to aero skills qualifications in South Australia – an important component of the state’s defence industry. An entry level pathway will be offered including the Certificate II in Aeroskills, leading to apprenticeships post-school that will help build South Australia’s aero skills sector, and support defence and civil aviation businesses.
In addition to aero skills, The Heights Technical College will offer three other key industry specialisations – advanced manufacturing and engineering, building and construction and early childhood and education.
The state-of-the-art facility is one of five being built by the South Australian Government as part of a $208.8 million commitment to connect education, business and industry and strengthen student pathways from school to employment in key industries.
Findon Technical College was the first technical college to open the doors to its modern, fully equipped facilities earlier this year. It is already providing keen students with hands-on opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and engineering area, with BAE Systems on board as a key partner ensuring a pipeline of skilled works for the defence and naval shipbuilding industries.
In November 2023, ASC was announced as a partner with Tonsley Technical College. To be located at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, ASC will shape the learning experiences, support workplace learning and provide job opportunities through apprenticeships for students when they complete their studies.
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P-8A upgrade contract to see new South Australian jobs take flight
Boeing Defence Australia has been awarded a $139.5 million contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft, which will create a myriad of new jobs in South Australia.
Fifty new highly skilled defence industry jobs including six Certificate IV aircraft maintenance engineering apprentices, 38 Certificate II aerospace workers and several supply chain trainees will soon be added to Boeing’s 283-strong workforce currently employed at the RAAF Base in Edinburgh, South Australia. These personnel currently deliver maintenance services for the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon fleet.
The first P-8A aircraft entered service almost 10 years ago under an incremental development program and the upcoming upgrades will ensure best-for-mission capability and support the achievement of Initial Operating Capability in June 2028.
As Boeing’s largest international subsidiary, Boeing Defence Australia employs more than 2000 people across 14 sites nationwide and three international locations. The company delivers military aircraft, network and space systems and services and support.
Through the contract, Poseidon’s software, systems and sensors will be upgraded to enhance the aircrafts’ anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Out of a fleet of 12, the first two aircraft will undergo upgrades in Jackson, Florida, with the remaining 10 to be upgraded at the RAAF Base at Edinburgh.
Over the next two years, employees will complete formal training with South Australia’s Flight One Academy along with on-the-job training in preparation for the commencement of work in September 2026.
“We anticipate the upgrades will involve more than 300,000 hours of maintenance work over four years, with each aircraft taking around 7.5 months to complete,” said Boeing Defence Australia Director of Sustainment Operations, Naomi Smith.
Two new P-8As are due to be delivered to RAAF in 2024 and 2025. There is provision for the upgrade contract to be extended beyond its 2030 end date to accommodate these two aircraft.
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Boeing Defence Australia has been awarded a $139.5 million contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft, which will create a myriad of new jobs in South Australia.
Fifty new highly skilled defence industry jobs including six Certificate IV aircraft maintenance engineering apprentices, 38 Certificate II aerospace workers and several supply chain trainees will soon be added to Boeing’s 283-strong workforce currently employed at the RAAF Base in Edinburgh, South Australia. These personnel currently deliver maintenance services for the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon fleet.
The first P-8A aircraft entered service almost 10 years ago under an incremental development program and the upcoming upgrades will ensure best-for-mission capability and support the achievement of Initial Operating Capability in June 2028.
As Boeing’s largest international subsidiary, Boeing Defence Australia employs more than 2000 people across 14 sites nationwide and three international locations. The company delivers military aircraft, network and space systems and services and support.
Through the contract, Poseidon’s software, systems and sensors will be upgraded to enhance the aircrafts’ anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Out of a fleet of 12, the first two aircraft will undergo upgrades in Jackson, Florida, with the remaining 10 to be upgraded at the RAAF Base at Edinburgh.
Over the next two years, employees will complete formal training with South Australia’s Flight One Academy along with on-the-job training in preparation for the commencement of work in September 2026.
“We anticipate the upgrades will involve more than 300,000 hours of maintenance work over four years, with each aircraft taking around 7.5 months to complete,” said Boeing Defence Australia Director of Sustainment Operations, Naomi Smith.
Two new P-8As are due to be delivered to RAAF in 2024 and 2025. There is provision for the upgrade contract to be extended beyond its 2030 end date to accommodate these two aircraft.
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Defence and Space Landing Pad sets Coras up for SA success
Consultancy firm Coras has established a strong local presence since touching down at South Australia’s Defence and Space Landing Pad in 2022.
The South Australian team which started as four employees, has now grown to six, and forms part of a broader workforce of 65 staff based in Sydney and Canberra.
Described as a ‘management consultancy with a difference’, Coras’ roots in the Defence industry run deep. The company was founded in 2015 by three Navy veterans and its multi-generational workforce ranges from former veterans (40%) to young, emerging talent.
When it came time to expand, Coras set its sights on South Australia as the strategic location of choice, positioning itself among prominent industry names such as ASC and the Defence Teaming Centre at the Defence and Space Landing Pad in Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation district.
“We had robust growth targets in place and opted for South Australia because of its growing defence industry and capability across the supply chain,” said Neill Morgan, Business Director for Coras.
“South Australia is clearly punching above its weight in the Defence and Space Industries,” he added.
“From quantum technologies, uncrewed systems, batteries, electronic warfare, surveillance, and space technologies, South Australia is Australia’s innovation capital.”
For Coras, calling the Defence and Space Landing Pad home “just made sense”.
“Being new to South Australia, we opted for the Defence and Space Landing Pad as a central location to connect and collaborate with like-minded innovators in industry,” said Neill. “Forming part of the local community helped launch Coras in the local market.”
Neill highlighted ready access to clients such the Bureau of Meteorology and Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), establishing working relationships with the likes of the Defence Teaming Centre, and providing pro bono Defence contracting workshops as just some of the positive outcomes.
Now, as the company continues to grow, they have decided to relocate within Lot Fourteen.
“Securing a new premises in Lot Fourteen is essential to our continued growth in the local market,” Neill said.
“While Coras has significant depth in the areas of maritime sustainment and capability, we operate across all Defence domains (land and air, as well as sea), intelligence, and across other Commonwealth departments. We continue to have robust growth targets for the business, which include providing services in support of submarine and shipbuilding programs.”
Establishing a long-term footprint in South Australia allows Coras to continue contributing to local growth and innovation.
“Connecting industry and the Commonwealth ensures a resilient, technologically advanced supply chain,” he concludes.
Coras is currently involved in industry leading projects such as exploring the unique replenishment options for the Royal Australian Navy’s Vertical Launch system capability, updating the Navy’s N4 Library, assisting with strategies for the National Shipbuilding and Sustainment Enterprise Headquarters and the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program.
The Defence and Space Landing Pad, managed by Defence SA, is a one-stop-shop that supports the relocation and set-up of international companies in South Australia. It provides an important foundation for companies to tap into a range of government support programs and a network of industry consultants, all while operating from the state’s exciting Lot Fourteen innovation district in the heart of the Adelaide CBD.
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Defence and Space Landing Pad sets Coras up for SA success
Consultancy firm Coras has established a strong local presence since touching down at South Australia’s Defence and Space Landing Pad in 2022.
The South Australian team which started as four employees, has now grown to six, and forms part of a broader workforce of 65 staff based in Sydney and Canberra.
Described as a ‘management consultancy with a difference’, Coras’ roots in the Defence industry run deep. The company was founded in 2015 by three Navy veterans and its multi-generational workforce ranges from former veterans (40%) to young, emerging talent.
When it came time to expand, Coras set its sights on South Australia as the strategic location of choice, positioning itself among prominent industry names such as ASC and the Defence Teaming Centre at the Defence and Space Landing Pad in Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation district.
“We had robust growth targets in place and opted for South Australia because of its growing defence industry and capability across the supply chain,” said Neill Morgan, Business Director for Coras.
“South Australia is clearly punching above its weight in the Defence and Space Industries,” he added.
“From quantum technologies, uncrewed systems, batteries, electronic warfare, surveillance, and space technologies, South Australia is Australia’s innovation capital.”
For Coras, calling the Defence and Space Landing Pad home “just made sense”.
“Being new to South Australia, we opted for the Defence and Space Landing Pad as a central location to connect and collaborate with like-minded innovators in industry,” said Neill. “Forming part of the local community helped launch Coras in the local market.”
Neill highlighted ready access to clients such the Bureau of Meteorology and Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), establishing working relationships with the likes of the Defence Teaming Centre, and providing pro bono Defence contracting workshops as just some of the positive outcomes.
Now, as the company continues to grow, they have decided to relocate within Lot Fourteen.
“Securing a new premises in Lot Fourteen is essential to our continued growth in the local market,” Neill said.
“While Coras has significant depth in the areas of maritime sustainment and capability, we operate across all Defence domains (land and air, as well as sea), intelligence, and across other Commonwealth departments. We continue to have robust growth targets for the business, which include providing services in support of submarine and shipbuilding programs.”
Establishing a long-term footprint in South Australia allows Coras to continue contributing to local growth and innovation.
“Connecting industry and the Commonwealth ensures a resilient, technologically advanced supply chain,” he concludes.
Coras is currently involved in industry leading projects such as exploring the unique replenishment options for the Royal Australian Navy’s Vertical Launch system capability, updating the Navy’s N4 Library, assisting with strategies for the National Shipbuilding and Sustainment Enterprise Headquarters and the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program.
The Defence and Space Landing Pad, managed by Defence SA, is a one-stop-shop that supports the relocation and set-up of international companies in South Australia. It provides an important foundation for companies to tap into a range of government support programs and a network of industry consultants, all while operating from the state’s exciting Lot Fourteen innovation district in the heart of the Adelaide CBD.
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