Son of Collins’ class subs appearing as viable option for Future Submarines project

ADELAIDE NOW: A ‘Son of Collins’ submarine option is fighting back as a viable option for the Future Submarines. Read more

Frigate building plan for SA – reports

YAHOO!7: The federal government is planning a $10 billion-plus warship building project for South Australia, according to reports. Read more

SA produce in Beijing showcase

THE ADVERTISER: Four iconic South Australian food and wine businesses will have their produce on show in Beijing as part of a three-month project launched yesterday. Read more

New submarine fleet: SA Defence Industries Minister dismisses ‘time-schedule’ argument for foreign purchase

ABC NEWS: South Australian Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that there is not enough time to design and build the next fleet of submarines in Australia. Read more

Submarine defence casuses more than a ripple

IN-BUSINESS MAGAZINE: On the same day that key stakeholders took to the floor of Parliament to discuss the state government’s submission to the Defence White Paper on industry policy, a new report has emerged that highlights the “devastating economic ripple effect” that would occur if submarine manufacturing contracts go offshore. Read more 

Building subs in Japan is ‘scandalous’

YAHOO!7: The man at the helm of South Australia’s original submarine project says any move to build our future fleet in Japan would be scandalous. Mike Smithson reports. Read more

Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith plans to back his own independent candidates in two looming state by-elections

ADELAIDE NOW: Independent minister Martin Hamilton-Smith plans to back his own candidates in two looming state by-elections, a dramatic move that threatens Liberal chances of winning the seats. Read more

Martin Hamilton-Smith, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs SA – well qualified for the role

RADIO ADELAIDE: 9th October 2014 In 1971 a young man called Martin Hamilton-Smith graduated from Marion High School with a scholarship to attend the Royal Military College, Duntroon.  He graduated as an officer in 1975 and went on to gain an impressive list of achievements in the education and military fields. Martin served in 6th…

News Fight to keep submarine building in South Australia at Senate inquiry

THE ADVERTISER: Arguments against building submarines in Australia have been systematically demolished at a Senate inquiry into the future of the nation’s naval shipbuilding industry. Read more

Submarine and shipbuilding summit planned for Adelaide

ABC NEWS: A summit on ship and submarine building in Australia will call on the local defence industry to help the South Australian Government strengthen its case for the Navy’s next submarine fleet to be built in Adelaide. Read more