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It is with great sadness that the death of Capt. Bill Owen is announced. Bill died at 1845 on Friday 4th Oct at Bundanoon, NSW. He was the first Commander of the Australian Submarine Squadr... [see full article]
Planning for Australia's first national submarine museum has received a major boost thanks to a significant grant from the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The funding, secured through the ... [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Gary Hale, WA Defence Strategic Advisory Board, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the Opening Reception of the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the keynote address by Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry, Hon Melissa Price MP, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by the Premier of South Australia, Hon Steven Marshall MP, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the "State of the Union" presentation by Commodore Tom Phillips RAN, Director General Submarines, Royal Australian Navy, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineerin... [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Captain Daniel LeRaye CSC RAN, Executive Director, Collins LOTE, Royal Australian Navy, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Australia’s Shadow Minister for Defence, Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference ... [see full article]
Highlights of the presentation by Paul Gay, Chief Operating Officer Collins-Class Submarines, ASC, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Dr David Kershaw, Chief Science Engagement and Impact Division, DSTG, Department of Defence, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Michael van Balen AO, Principal, Australian Maritime College, at the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6). [see full article]
A broad range of submarine and under-sea technology issues will be examined in detail on the final day of Indo-Pacific’s leading forum on submarines – the annual ... [see full article]
Indo-Pacific’s leading forum on submarines – the annual Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference – is about to commence at the Adelaid... [see full article]
Registrations for Indo-Pacific's leading forum on submarines - the annual Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference - are about to close. [see full article]
This year's Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference – the 6th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC6) – is set to go ahead, ... [see full article]
Tickets to the leading Indo-Pacific forum on submarines, the annual Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference, are now on sale. [see full article]
A formal call for papers has been issued for Indo-Pacific's leading forum on submarines, the annual Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the new ministerial arrangements for the defence portfolio that have been announced by Prime Minister Morrison. [see full article]
Australia's submarine community has lost one of its most passionate champions with the passing of Mrs Gundula Holbrook at the grand age of 106 and the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) wishes to ... [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by the Shadow Minister for Defence, Hon Richard Marles MP, at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020. [see full article]
Highlights of the panel discussion – "The importance of sovereign supply chains" – at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conferenc... [see full article]
Highlights of the presentation about the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) UnderSea Outreach Program by SIA Executive Committee member, Ms Errika Meades at the 10th Biennial SIA Conference 2020. [see full article]
Highlights of the keynote address delivered by the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, yesterday at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020. [see full article]
Highlights of the "state of the union" presentation by Commodore Tom Phillips RAN, Director General, Submarine Capability, Royal Australian Navy at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of A... [see full article]
Highlights of the speech at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020 by Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro. [see full article]
Highlights of the Opening Reception of the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020, including a speech by the Minister for Defence Industry, Hon Melissa Price MP. [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Australia's Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, RAN, at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020 today. [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by the Chair of the Australian Government’s Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board, Professor Don Winter, at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (... [see full article]
Highlights of the speech by Mr Gregory Sammut, General Manager, Submarines, Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence (Australian Government) at the 10th Biennial Submarine ... [see full article]
Workforce issues, sovereign submarine capability and the educational work the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) is conducting will be in focus on the final day of the 10th Biennial Submarine Inst... [see full article]
Global submarine and defence leaders will address the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020, which is being held tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday in Canberra and live str... [see full article]
A series of addresses from global submarine and defence leaders – including Australia’s Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC â€&ldq... [see full article]
Another high-profile speaker has been confirmed for the upcoming 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020 – Australia's Minister for Defence Industry, Ho... [see full article]
Australia's Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, will deliver the keynote address at the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference, which is taking place in ... [see full article]
Register now for the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020. [see full article]
Indo-Pacific's leading submarine conference, which is set to be markedly different than previous years because of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, has been officially launched. [see full article]
The leading forum in Indo-Pacific for information-sharing and debate on submarines and submarine matters – the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference –... [see full article]
On behalf of Australia’s submarine community, the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Vice Admiral Ian MacDougall AC AFSM RAN (Rtd). [see full article]
The Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan are welcome additions to the defence policy landscape which provide greater clarity about current and future submarine capability, according to th... [see full article]
The "new normal" for Australia's national security in a post-coronavirus-pandemic environment will see a much stronger emphasis placed on the importance of sovereign capability than ever bef... [see full article]
Public statement from the Executive Director of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA), David Nicholls:
“The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has noted the release ... [see full article]
"The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the independent audit performance report on the progress of the Future Submarine Program (or Attack class submarine program) released by the A... [see full article]
Ms Michele Clement, Director of the Defence Science Centre (Western Australia), spoke about the establishment of the organisation and the work it is doing. [see full article]
At the SIA SubSTEC5 conference, Mr Peter Horobin MBE spoke about the development of a national submarine museum. He said the museum would not just be a website, but an interactive space that engages v... [see full article]
How important are submarines to Australia’s national security? The Shadow Minister for Defence, Hon Richard Marles MP, provided his perspectives at SubSTEC5. [see full article]
In his speech at SubSTEC5, Shadow Minister for Defence, Hon Richard Marles MP called on the Government to provide more information about Australia's submarine capability. [see full article]
The speech delivered by Mr Matt Moran, Executive Director, Defence West at SubSTEC5 centred on WA's bid to secure more defence work. [see full article]
Presenting at SubSTEC5 yesterday, Australia's Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Mark Hammond AM, RAN, spoke about the importance of submarine capability. [see full article]
Australia's Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Mark Hammond AM, RAN spoke about changes in the strategic environment at SubSTEC5 yesterday. [see full article]
Dr David Kershaw, Chief of Maritime Division, Defence, Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence, spoke about the future of undersea warfare, including detection and classification, at SubST... [see full article]
This year's "State of the Union" address was delivered on behalf of the Royal Australian Navy by Captain Doug Theobald CSC, RAN, Commander, Submarine Force at SubSTEC5. [see full article]
Western Australian Premier, Hon Mark McGowan MLA welcomes delegates attending SubSTEC5 (from all over the world) to Western Australia. [see full article]
Western Australian Premier, Hon Mark McGowan MLA speaks about his State Government's bid for more defence work to be undertaken in Western Australia. [see full article]
Rear Admiral Gregory Sammut AO, CSC, RAN, General Manager Submarines, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence speaks about efficiencies and the budgetary environment at Sub... [see full article]
Rear Admiral Gregory Sammut AO, CSC, RAN, General Manager Submarines, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence speaks about the Attack-class submarines at SubSTEC5. [see full article]
Western Australia's Premier, Hon Mark McGowan MLA, senior officials from Australia's Department of Defence and senior officers from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) headline the plenary sessions tomorr... [see full article]
Highlights of the Opening Reception of the 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5). [see full article]
The Federal Government's perspectives on Australia's submarine capability and the Western Australian State Government's campaign to secure full-cycle docking work on Australia's submarines will featur... [see full article]
Australia's Minister for Defence Industry, Hon Melissa Price MP, will speak at Asia Pacific's leading forum on submarines, next week's 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019... [see full article]
Speakers from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have been confirmed for Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines, the 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5), whic... [see full article]
It's less than a month until Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines, with the Submarine Institute of Australia 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5) to take ... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has made a highly successful foray into the policy debate about nuclear submarines – and nuclear energy – by holding th... [see full article]
It's less than three weeks until the public debate on nuclear energy steps up a notch when the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) convenes a special seminar focusing on the issue. [see full article]
A special seminar to discuss and debate the issue of nuclear energy is being convened by the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA). [see full article]
A naval officer from Hobart in a miniature submarine played one of the most significant roles in the historic D-Day landing 75 years ago. [see full article]
This year's leading forum in Asia-Pacific for information-sharing and debate on submarines and submarine matters, the 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5), has ... [see full article]
Innovative advances in submarine technology will feature in the presentations at the 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5), which is being convened by the Submar... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) acknowledges the significant contribution that Hon Christopher Pyne MP has made as Minister for Defence, Minister for Defence Industry and to Australian subm... [see full article]
"The signing of a Strategic Partnering Agreement between the Australian Government and Naval Group for our new submarines, the Attack class submarines, is a significant milestone in this project,... [see full article]
The pipeline of future submariners in Australia appears to be healthy if the 2018 SUBS in Schools National Final is any guide. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) is helping to promote careers in submarines and the submarine industry by supporting the 2018 Subs in Schools National Final, which starts this weekend in Sy... [see full article]
With around 300 delegates attending to see numerous high-level presentations, the 9th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2018 has been a success. [see full article]
A stellar line-up of speakers has, collectively, looked into the short and medium-term future of Australia's submarine fleet on the first day of plenary sessions at the 9th Biennial Submarine Institut... [see full article]
The 9th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2018 starts in Canberra tonight and Australia's Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, will deliver the openi... [see full article]
The progress of Australia's Future Submarine Program will be one of the speaking topics at the 9th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2018. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has paid tribute to Mr Paul Allen for the support he provided to the Australian submarine community. [see full article]
It's just four weeks until the 9th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2018 and just over two weeks until registrations for the event close. [see full article]
It is important for the Future Submarine Program that the Strategic Partnering Agreement between the Australian Government and the design partner for the submarines, Naval Group, is agreed and signed ... [see full article]
"The SIA and the submarine community salute the 35 men who were lost in HMAS AE1, Australia’s first submarine. [see full article]
A recent article published by quadrant.org.au contained so many inaccuracies about the Future Submarine Program that the SIA is compelled to react. Read more to see why. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the appointments of Hon Christopher Pyne MP as the new Minister for Defence and Hon Steven Ciobo MP as the Minister for Defence Industry. [see full article]
Early-bird registrations for the 9th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2018 close next week. [see full article]
Investment in upgrading sonar equipment in the Collins-class submarines by the Federal Government is a welcome initiative according to the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA). [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes recommendations relating to command changes in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) which have been announced. [see full article]
Operators of submarines in South-East Asia face much higher risks of collisions than in other parts of the world, a major regional conference has been told. [see full article]
Paper presented by the Secretary of the Submarine Institute of Australia, Frank Owen at "Regional Maritime Security Outlook 2018" [see full article]
"The fact that HMAS AE1 - Australia's first submarine which was lost more than 103 years ago during World War 1 (Australia's first loss in World War 1) - has been found is both a satisfying and s... [see full article]
Three members of Team Triton ROV, the students from Adelaide's Prince Alfred College who recently attended the launch of "Subs in Schools" in London (as the winner of the Australian finals),... [see full article]
South Australia's Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, welcomed delegates to the SubSTEC4 Conference Dinner (which was sponsored by Defence SA). [see full article]
Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) President, Mark Sander welcomed more than 250 delegates at the Opening Reception of the 4th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2017 at the ... [see full article]
Tonight marks the formal commencement of the 4th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC4), while tomorrow morning, the Minister for Defence Industry, Hon Christopher Pyne MP... [see full article]
High-profile political leader and former Senator, Nick Xenophon will be the guest speaker at the conference dinner during next week’s 4th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineeri... [see full article]
Workforce development and the transition from the Collins-class submarines to the future submarines will be major themes at Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines -
the 4th Submarine Scienc... [see full article]
Public statement by the President of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA), Mr Mark Sander:
"Australia has a positive plan in place for the Future Submarine Program. [see full article]
A group of Australia's brightest young engineers of the future is about to enter the world stage with the support of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA). [see full article]
A moving ceremony to remember lost Australian submariners - including the dedication of a new Submariners' Memorial -
and mark 50 years to the day of the commissioning of the HMAS Platypus sub... [see full article]
A major milestone in the history of Australian submarines and those who served in them will be recognised in a special ceremony on Sydney Harbour. [see full article]
Another high-class program of speakers has been assembled for Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines - the 4th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC4). [see full article]
Emerging technologies and workforce development will be the focus of this year's Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference, the leading forum in the Asia-Pacific region for information-sharing... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has elected Mr Mark Sander as its new President. [see full article]
The Minister for Defence Industry will provide the keynote speech on the third and final day of the Submarine Institute of Australia's (SIA) eighth biennial conference in Canberra today. [see full article]
Political leaders took centre stage on the final day of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 8th Biennial Conference 2016, which was held at the Shine Dome in Canberra. [see full article]
The opening plenary session, which was held on Day 1 (or the second day) of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 8th Biennial Conference in Canberra, was dominated by positive themes. [see full article]
The increased demand for presentations resulted in a bonus technical papers session being staged as the opening day (or "Day 0") of the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 8th Biennial Co... [see full article]
Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines, the Submarine Institute of Australia's (SIA) eighth biennial conference, commences today in Canberra. [see full article]
It's less than two weeks until Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines, the Submarine Institute of Australia's (SIA) eighth biennial conference. [see full article]
The signing of the first contract as part of the Future Submarine Program is a major step in the implementation of the most significant investment in submarines in Australian history. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) supports decisions the Australian Government, including the Department of Defence, has made about national security as they relate to the procurement of new ... [see full article]
Australia's political leaders and one of Canberra's leading political commentators have been confirmed as speakers at this year's SIA conference, which will be held in less than 100 days. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) notes media coverage today relating to sensitive information about the capability of submarines designed for the Indian Navy. [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) congratulates the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, on her reappointment as part of the re-elected Turnbull Government. [see full article]
Early bird registrations for Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarine matters - the Submarine Institute of Australia's (SIA) eighth biennial conference - will close on 30 June. [see full article]
Bipartisan support for the ongoing development of Australia's future submarine program is welcome, according to the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA). [see full article]
Presentations for Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarine matters - the Submarine Institute of Australia's (SIA) eighth biennial conference - are now being invited. [see full article]
The Government has now selected DCNS as the International Design Partner for the Future Submarines based on the Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A with the Combat Systems Integrator to be selected later this... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the announcement to award the next phase of development of Australia's submarine capability to France's DCNS. [see full article]
Australia will present a credible, sustainable and continuous deterrent as a result of the Federal Government's commitment to build 12 submarines in the new Defence White Paper.
That's ... [see full article]
Initiatives to promote STEM literacy and greater collaboration between universities and business have been welcomed by the Submarine Institute of Australia.
The plans are part of a new National... [see full article]
The Minister for Defence has been confirmed as a speaker at the Submarine Institute of Australia conference in Adelaide next week.
Senator the Hon Marise Payne will address the conference next ... [see full article]
The final public pitch by the three bidders to build the Australian navy’s future submarines will take place at a major conference in Adelaide in less than a fortnight.
Senio... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) congratulates the Royal Australian Navy on its celebration of 100 years since the arrival of Australia's first submarines, AE1 and AE2, in Sydney Harbour on ... [see full article]
Two new books have been added to the SIA Shop:
'Stoker's Submarine' has been updated and re-launched including detail on the mystery of AE1.
'Century of Silent Service' is co-authored by... [see full article]
David Johnston revealed his 'vision' for the Future Submarine force yesterday - but we are still a long way from a decision. [see full article]
BMTDT will conduct the 12th Submarine Design Engineering course in Sydney during May 2014. [see full article]
The Last Post ceremony for Telegraphist Cyril Lefroy Baker, HMAS AE1 is scheduled for Friday 22 November 2013.
The Last Post ceremony is held 364 days per year in the Commemorative Are... [see full article]
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) will commemorate the service and sacrifice of Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean at a 'Last Post' ceremony at 1655 on Sunday 1 December 2013. SIA members and submariners ... [see full article]
The SIA has submitted its views to the Defence White Paper team, via the public consultation process. Our submission argued that Australia's prosperity depends on its ability to trade and hence that t... [see full article]
The SIA today welcomed the release of British engineer John Coles' final report of his review of Australia's submarine sustainment capability.
The review affirms the SIA's long-held pos... [see full article]
The SIA has welcomed the Government's recent Budget decision to commit an additional $100m towards Collins class sustainment in 2012/13, as part of a total $709 million over the next four years. [see full article]
In a paper released yesterday the Australian Strategic Policy Institute urged the Government to get serious about its submarine capability if it hopes to be able to effectively defend the nation in th... [see full article]
As part of many activities to celebrate the Centenary of Australian Submarines, the SIA will host an official book launch of the second edition of Secret Fleets: Fremantle's World War II Submarine Bas... [see full article]
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the Coles Review as an important step in reforming the Collins Class sustainment environment.
In addition SIA agrees there is a lac... [see full article]
MEMKO Pty Ltd, a world class supplier of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions announced today a new sponsorship association with the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA), as a SME – Di... [see full article]
The SIA today announced that it had added a new title from the Western Australian Museum. Secret Fleets tells how the Port of Fremantle became host to over 170 Allied submarines from the navies of th... [see full article]
The SIA and the Institution of Engineers, Australia (aka Engineers Australia or 'EA') have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the inaugural SIA Conference on Submarine Science, Technology ... [see full article]
The SIA today released a brochure which provides background information on the Institute and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions on Australia's Future Submarine Program. (Updated) [see full article]
The RAN Seapower Centre has released a discussion paper on Australias Future Submarine Capability. [see full article]
An article by Geoffrey Barker in the Australian Financial Review of 17 Aug 09 contends that the Government shouldn't be dismissing the option of nuclear propulsion for the Future Submarine. [see full article]
Mr Chris Lloyd, Vice President Naval, Thales Australia, today announced that Thales would be continuing its Ruby sponsorship of the Submarine Institute of Australia. In welcoming this news, SIA Presid... [see full article]
CAPT Tim Brown RAN has penned an obituary for Max Shean for publication in The Australian. Under its Centenary Project, the SIA recently produced a DVD capturing Max's oral history. The DVD is availab... [see full article]
The SIA now has a presence on the social networking site Facebook. Visit the site by clicking here. [see full article]
The new Australian Government Defence White Paper was released on board HMAS STUART on Saturday 2nd May 09 Visit the Government DWP website click here to go to dwp website [see full article]
A MORE POTENT AND CAPABLE SUBMARINE FLEET The 2009 Defence White Paper sets out a new capability direction with a significant focus on enhancing our maritime capabilities for the 21st century, the Min... [see full article]
Paul Barratt blog on Australian Observer click here to go to website [see full article]
A Paul Barratt Blog on click here to go to Paul Barratt blog [see full article]
SIA Dinner Ministerial Speech [see full article]
ASPI FSM Analysis by Andrew Davie [see full article]
ADA \'Defender\' Magazine Spring 2007. Article by Peter Briggs [see full article]
Director of Operations for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Dr Andrew Davies (Speaker at the SIA Conference in November 2008) has called for more investment in submarines and special forces ... [see full article]
With thanks to new SIA member, Tom Phillips, attached article by SIA President Peter Briggs in the Defence Supplement of The Weekend Australian puts in plain and simple terms the need for submarines. [see full article]
An article in The Australian has reported that the preferred option from the Istanbul workshop is to leave the wreck in situ, mark its position, position protective anodes near the wreck and install a... [see full article]
SIA member Michael White QC has written an account of AE2 in The Australian for publication on Friday 18 April 2008. [see full article]
Text of the original article as submitted by SIA member Michael White QC for publication in The Australian on 18.4.08. An excellent summary of the distant and recent history of AE2.
date: 18/4/... [see full article]
ABC 666 Breakfast host, Ross Solly, interviews SIA Treasurer Frank Owen on the pre-release launch of the AE2 documentary 'Gallipoli Submarine' to be broadcast nationally on ABC1 at 8.30pm Thursday 24 ... [see full article]
Coverage of 'Steel, Spies and Spin' from ABC News plus several pages of comments - almost as interesting as the article! [see full article]
They're now known as the most lethal conventional submarines in the world, but not so long ago, they were 'Beazley's Blunder' and the 'Dud subs'. Australia's largest, most expensive and controversial ... [see full article]
A second review of 'Steel, Spies and Spin' in The Australian, this time by Patrick Walters. [see full article]
'The Collins Class Submarine Story - Steel, Spies and Spin' has been reviewed by Cameron Stewart in the Literary Review published in The Australian on 2 April 2008. An electronic copy could not be obt... [see full article]
The AE2CF has released its Maritime Archeological Assessment which was developed after the Sep. 07 expedition. The report will be considered at the workshop to be held in Istanbul in April 2008. Full ... [see full article]
An article in The Age on 19 Feb 08 quotes SIA member Allan Behm who has urged lateral thinking to deal with the unique problem of how to defend 20% of the world's surface - including the Exclusive Eco... [see full article]
Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australia’s Strategic Sting. Presentation delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference [see full article]
Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australia’s Strategic Sting. Paper delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference. See ne... [see full article]
The old site of HMAS Platypus in Sydney Harbour was handed over in 2005 to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, who will manage the conservation of its heritage for the general public as they are also... [see full article]
Department of Defence Media Mail List ------- CPA 109/07 Tuesday, 24 April 2007 SUBMARINE ESCAPE AND RESCUE SERVICE - RECOVERY OF RESCUE VESSEL REMORA Defence has today successfully recovered the Aust... [see full article]
An article in the Parramatta Sun about the September dive survey of AE2 caught the eye of ever-vigilant SIA Committee member Ian Salter. [see full article]
A comprehensive report on the recent visit to Turkey by Ken Greig as part of preparations for the Maritime Archaeological Survey to be conducted in September 07 has been placed on the members' site. L... [see full article]
The RAN recently supported a project which has been set up to locate the Australian submarine HMAS AE1 and discover the cause of her disappearance in 1914 off Rabaul, New Britain. The attached survey ... [see full article]
Navy News, in its edition of 8 March 2007, featured a story on Project AE2 and the upcoming survey. [see full article]
Last week, the Submarine Force Element Group held its Annual Forum at which our President, RADM Peter Briggs, gave an update of the SIA's activities and made the inaugural presentation of the SIA Awar... [see full article]
The SIA has been successful in its bid for funding from the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage which has awarded it a contract for $25,000 to develop a Feasibility Study into the ... [see full article]
The SIA today released its brief for potential sponsors and capability partners for its Project AE2. This project has, as its prime objective, the aim of ensuring that AE2s contribution to the Anzac l... [see full article]
The SIA today lodged its submission to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade into the capacity of naval shipbuiding in Australia. An abstract of the submission is attached wit... [see full article]
A former Naval electrical engineering officer is the winner of the inaugural Maritime Advancement Award, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton in conjunction with the Centre for Maritime Policy at the Univ... [see full article]
The ABC has released the transcript of its story on Four Corners of Monday 22 August 2005. The transcript can be found at the URL: click here to see it [see full article]
The President of the SIA, Mike Deeks, has released a draft form of the Strategy paper guiding the Institute in its activities over the next few years. The paper can be downloaded from this page (above... [see full article]
The President of the SIA, Mike Deeks, has released a draft form of the Strategy paper guiding the Institute in its activities over the next few years. The paper can be downloaded from the Members' Sec... [see full article]
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Highlights - Paul Gay ASC presentation at SubSTEC6 - 8th November 2021
Highlights - Dr Cathy Foley Chief Scientist speech at SubSTEC6 - 8th November 2021
Highlights - Dr David Kershaw DSTG speech at SubSTEC6 - 8th November 2021
Highlights - Michael van Balen Australian Maritime College speech at SubSTEC6 - 8th November 2021
SIA Media Release - Submarine/under-sea technology in focus on final day of conference - 8th November 2021
SIA Media Release - Leading forum on submarines commences - 7th November 2021
SIA Media Release - Final call to register for conference - 31st October 2021
SIA Media Release - Submarine conference set to go ahead - 23rd August 2021
SIA Media Release - Tickets on sale for submarine conference - 24th June 2021
SIA Media Release - Call for papers for submarine conference - 2nd May 2021
SIA Media Release - New Defence Ministerial Arrangements - 29th March 2021
SIA Media Release - Tribute to passionate champion of submarines - 17th February 2021
Highlights - Shadow Minister Richard Marles speech at 2020 SIA conference - 30th November 2020
Highlights - Importance of sovereign supply chains panel at 2020 SIA conference - 30th November 2020
Highlights - Errika Meades SIA UnderSea Outreach Program speech at 2020 SIA conference - 18th November 2020
Highlights - Minister Linda Reynolds speech at 2020 SIA conference - 17th November 2020
Highlights - Commodore Tom Phillips speech at 2020 SIA conference - 17th November 2020
Highlights - Professor Tanya Monro speech at 2020 SIA conference - 17th November 2020
Highlights - Minister Melissa Price speaking at Opening Reception of 10th Biennial SIA Conference 2020 - 16th November 2020
Highlights - Chief of Navy Michael Noonan speech at 2020 SIA conference - 16th November 2020
Highlights - Professor Don Winter speech at 2020 SIA conference - 16th November 2020
Highlights - Gregory Sammut speech at 2020 SIA conference - 16th November 2020
SIA Media Release - Focus on workforce, sovereign capability, education on final day of conference - 16th November 2020
SIA Media Release - Conference featuring global submarine leaders starts tonight - 15th November 2020
SIA Media Release - Keynote address from Minister for Defence tomorrow - 15th November 2020
SIA Media Release - Minister for Defence Industry to speak at submarine conference - 5th November 2020
SIA Media Release - Minister for Defence to address submarine conference - 28th October 2020
Register now for the 10th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2020 - 15th October 2020
SIA Media Release - Launch of 2020 submarine conference - 22nd September 2020
SIA Media Release - Submarine conference set to proceed - 19th August 2020
SIA Media Statement - Vice Admiral Ian MacDougall AC AFSM RAN (Rtd) - 8th July 2020
SIA Media Release - SIA welcomes Collins submarines extension - 2nd July 2020
SIA Opinion Article - Australia's future national security could hinge on 12 new submarines - 3rd June 2020
SIA Media Release - Attack class submarine program - 10th March 2020
SIA Media Statement - ANAO Future Submarine Program report - 16th January 2020
Highlights - Defence Science Centre Michele Clement speech at SubSTEC5 - 4th December 2019
Highlights - Peter Horobin speech at SubSTEC5 - 4th December 2019
Highlights - Shadow Minister Marles speech at SubSTEC5 (1) - 20th November 2019
Highlights - Shadow Minister Marles speech at SubSTEC5 (2) - 20th November 2019
Highlights - Defence West Matt Moran speech at SubSTEC5 - 20th November 2019
Highlights - RADM Hammond speech at SubSTEC5 (1) - 19th November 2019
Highlights - RADM Hammond speech at SubSTEC5 (2) - 19th November 2019
Highlights - Dr Kershaw speech at SubSTEC5 - 19th November 2019
Highlights - Captain Theobald speech at SubSTEC5 - 19th November 2019
Highlights - SubSTEC5 Plenary Sessions Opening - 18th November 2019
Highlights - Premier McGowan speech at SubSTEC5 - 18th November 2019
Highlights - RADM Sammut speech at SubSTEC5 (1) - 18th November 2019
Highlights - RADM Sammut speech at SubSTEC5 (2) - 18th November 2019
SIA Media Release - WA Premier Defence Navy to address submarine conference tomorrow - 17th November 2019
Highlights - Opening Reception of the 5th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5) - 17th November 2019
SIA Media Release - Submarine conference starts tomorrow - 16th November 2019
SIA Media Release - Minister for Defence Industry to speak at submarine conference - 10th November 2019
SIA Media Release - Navy speakers confirmed for submarine conference - 3rd November 2019
SIA Media Release - Less than a month until Asia-Pacific's leading forum on submarines - 23rd October 2019
Successful inaugural SIA nuclear seminar - 16th October 2019
SIA Media Release - Less than three weeks until nuclear seminar - 12th September 2019
SIA Media Release - Nuclear industry future for Australia? - 6th August 2019
SIA Media Release - An Australian paved the way for the D-Day landings - 6th June 2019
SIA Media Release - Launch of 2019 SIA conference - 28th May 2019
SIA Media Release - 2019 SIA conference announcement of dates theme call for papers - 7th March 2019
SIA Media Release - Retirement of Hon Christopher Pyne MP - 4th March 2019
SIA Media Statement - Strategic Partnering Agreement signing - 10th February 2019
Future submariners on show at SUBS in Schools final - 3rd January 2019
SIA Media Release - Promoting careers in submarines - 29th November 2018
Industry, engineering, collaboration feature on final day of successful submarine conference - 7th November 2018
High-calibre speakers focus on future of submarines at conference - 6th November 2018
SIA Media Release - Submarine conference starts tonight - 5th November 2018
SIA Media Release - Update on progress of Future Submarines - 23rd October 2018
SIA Media Release - SIA pays tribute to Paul Allen - 18th October 2018
SIA Media Release - Countdown to major submarine conference - 9th October 2018
SIA Media Statement - Strategic Partnering Agreement - 30th September 2018
SIA Media Release - Release of report on HMAS AE1 - 13th September 2018
SIA Rebuttal of 'Sink our French Subs or an Enemy Will' - 10th September 2018
SIA Media Release - SIA welcomes new Ministry - 29th August 2018
SIA Media Release - Book early for submarine conference - 21st June 2018
SIA Media Release - SIA welcomes Collins-class investment - 14th June 2018
SIA Media Release - SIA congratulates new ADF leaders - 16th April 2018
Higher collision risks for submarines - SIA Media Release - 1st February 2018
Submarine Safety Measures in the Indo-Pacific - An Australian Perspective - 31st January 2018
SIA Media Statement - HMAS AE1 Found - 20th December 2017
Promoting defence engineering careers/Shadow Minister headlines final day of SubSTEC4 - 16th November 2017
Change of pace at conference dinner followed by more high-quality plenary sessions - 15th November 2017
SubSTEC4 gets off to a flying start - 14th November 2017
SIA Media Release - Defence Industry Minister to open conference - 12th November 2017
SIA Media Release - Nick Xenophon to address conference dinner - 8th November 2017
SIA Media Release - Countdown to major submarine conference - 25th October 2017
SIA Media Release - Positive submarine plan is in place - 26th September 2017
SIA Media Release - SIA supports engineers of the future - 6th September 2017
SIA Media Release - Moving ceremony to dedicate submariners memorial and honour their service - 21st August 2017
SIA Media Release - New memorial to recognise lost submariners - 3rd August 2017
SIA Media Release - High-calibre line-up of conference speakers - 30th May 2017
SIA Media Release - Focus on submarine technology, workforce development - 2nd April 2017
SIA Media Release - Executive Committee Changes - 24th November 2016
Defence Industry Minister to address SIA conference today - 15th November 2016
SIA Conference Day 2 Report - Election of Donald Trump will benefit Australian defence industry - 15th November 2016
SIA Conference Day 1 Report - Positive vibe about significant submarine investment - 14th November 2016
SIA Conference Day "0" Report - Technical papers session: Focus on sonars, training - 13th November 2016
Defence Minister to open SIA conference today - 13th November 2016
Two weeks until leading forum on submarines - 2nd November 2016
Next steps for future submarines - 29th September 2016
Rigorous process around future submarines - 13th September 2016
Political leaders to address SIA conference - 6th September 2016
Management of sensitive information - 23rd August 2016
Strengthened representation in Cabinet - 19th July 2016
Leading Indo-Pacific forum on submarines - 20th June 2016
Ongoing support for future submarines - 16th June 2016
Call for Conference Presentations - 6th June 2016
Call for Paper released for 2016 Conference - 5th June 2016
Critical step in commitment to submarines - 25th April 2016
SIA Welcomes Commitment to 12 Submarines - 24th February 2016
STEM, RESEARCH COMMITMENTS VITAL FOR DEFENCE INNOVATION - 10th December 2015
DEFENCE MINISTER TO ADDRESS SUBMARINE CONFERENCE - 12th November 2015
Final Pitch from Bidders - 9th November 2015
Celebrating Sub Culture: Congratulations to the Royal Australian Navy on 100 years of submarine service. - 23rd May 2014
SIA adds new books to the SIA Shop - 13th April 2014
Time for Decision on Future Submarines - 10th April 2014
BMT Design Technology to conduct Submarine Design Engineering Course - 26th March 2014
AWM Last Post Ceremony for AE1 crew member Cyril Lefroy Baker - 20th November 2013
AWM to honour Teddy Sheean - 19th November 2013
SIA input to the Defence White Paper 2013 - 5th March 2013
SIA Welcomes Release of the Coles Review - 12th December 2012
SIA welcomes Budget provisions - 10th May 2012
Australia's Future Submarine Capability - 19th April 2012
Launch Secret Fleets - 12th March 2012
SIA WELCOMES RELEASE OF COLES REPORT - 15th December 2011
MEMKO joins the SUBMARINE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA as a SME Diamond Sponsor - 3rd November 2011
'SECRET FLEETS' NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SIA SHOP - 3rd August 2011
SIA SIGNS MOU WITH ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA - 3rd August 2011
FAQ FOR THE FUTURE SUBMARINE - 4th May 2011
RAN Seapower Centre releases Semaphore on New Submarines - 1st November 2009
NUCLEAR SUBMARINE DEBATE CONTINUES - 17th August 2009
Thales reaffirms its support for the SIA - 1st July 2009
Obituary - LCDR Max Shean DSO and bar, RANVR Rtd - 25th June 2009
SIA joins Facebook - 21st May 2009
Australian Defence White Paper - 1st May 2009
Government announces 100% increase in submarine capability - 1st May 2009
More on Submarine Project Management Consultants by Paul Barratt - 30th April 2009
Article on Submarine Design Competition - 21st April 2009
Greg Combet Speech to SIA Dinner - 6th November 2008
Keeping Our Heads Below Water. ASPI Analysis - FSM Policy - 16th July 2008
Australia's Strategic Sting- Maximising Our FSM Capability - 16th July 2008
APSI CALLS FOR MORE INVESTMENTS IN SUBMARINES - 3rd July 2008
SIA FEATURES IN THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN - 8th June 2008
Lost submarine awaits its fate - 27th April 2008
Lost Hero of Gallipoli - 17th April 2008
MICHAEL WHITE'S ORIGINAL ARTICLE - 17th April 2008
ABC RADIO INTERVIEW ON AE2 DOCUMENTARY LAUNCH - 9th April 2008
Plenty of bang from a dud - 7th April 2008
ABC RADIO NATIONAL INTERVIEW WITH KIM BEAZLEY - 7th April 2008
NOISY SUBS ACTUALLY QUIET KILLERS - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW - 4th April 2008
COLLINS BOOK REVIEWED BY THE AUSTRALIAN - 1st April 2008
AE2 MAA Report - 19th March 2008
THE AGE - BEWARE THE STING - 20th February 2008
SM2020 - Australia's Strategic Sting (Presentation) - 29th January 2008
SM2020 - Australia's Strategic Sting (Paper) - 29th January 2008
INAUGURAL PLATYPUS ADDRESS DELIVERED - 25th August 2007
REMORA'S LONGEST DIVE FINALLY AT AN END - 24th April 2007
SIA MEMBER TIM SMITH IN THE NEWS AGAIN - 23rd April 2007
VISIT REPORT BY AE2 PROJECT MANAGER - 14th March 2007
AE1 - HAVE THEY FOUND HER? - 9th March 2007
PROJECT AE2 MAKES THE NEWS AGAIN - 25th February 2007
INAUGURAL AWARD FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE - 18th December 2006
SIA secures funding for Project AE2 - 22nd April 2006
SIA releases brief for potential AE2 sponsors - 22nd April 2006
SIA lodges submission to Naval Shipbuilding Inquiry - 17th February 2006
SIA member Chris Skinner wins Maritime Advancement Award - 3rd February 2006
Transcript of Four Corners story on nuclear power - 22nd August 2005
SIA releases draft Strategy Paper - 4th August 2005
SIA President releases Strategy Paper - 24th June 2005
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