Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines

Preparing Australian industry to support the Virginia class submarine combat system – 16 News

AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Albanese Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration Partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virginia class submarines.  This partnership will provide extensive opportunities for Australian industry and workers and build the breadth of technical skill and knowledge in Australia. It is expected that an additional 100 jobs…

Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, announced the selection as part of broader efforts to prepare Australian industry to sustain and upgrade submarine combat systems domestically. Under the arrangement, Lockheed Martin Australia will work with the Australian Submarine Agency and ASC Pty Ltd, Australia’s sovereign submarine sustainment partner, to establish the technical workforce, industrial partnerships a…