What Happened
Lockheed Martin Australia To Develop Local Workforce For Submarine Combat Systems
The Australian Department of Defence has selected Lockheed Martin Australia as the combat system integration partner for the AUKUS programme, providing opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Lockheed Martin will collaborate with the Australian Submarine Agency and domestic submarine sustainment partner ASC to develop a local workforce to deliver a Virginia combat system integration capability. The partnership is critical to the effectiveness of Australia’s Virginia-class submarines, with the combat system underpinning the potency and lethality of a submarine. According to Janes, this development is a significant step forward for Australia’s submarine programme.