Defence officials from around the world are in Perth this week for a major nuclear-powered submarine event.
The Submarine Institute of Australia’s (SIA) biennial conference kicks off at the Pan Pacific Perth today and will also provide some of the sharpest defence minds – from policy experts to maritime researchers – an opportunity to connect.
Distinguished speakers at the conference include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles; Deputy Chief of Navy, Matt Buckley and British High Commissioner to Australia, Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG.
“WA is Australia’s home of AUKUS and these events are a powerful showcase of our State’s growing capability, innovation, and strategic importance to Australia’s national security,” said WA Defence Industries Minister, Paul Papalia.
“High profile defence events will become more frequent in WA in advance of the start date for Submarine Rotational Force – West in 2027.
“I look forward to engaging with global leaders and experts in order to help shape the future of defence in WA.”
Conference attendees will also tour the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) where the new Commonwealth Defence Precinct is set to be built. Once completed the precinct will become the largest naval maintenance hub in the southern hemisphere and support generations of jobs for Western Australians.
The SIA conference is the centrepiece of Defence Week – a week-long program of defence-related events hosted in WA from 18 to 22 August.
