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Submarine Institute of Australia The SIA promotes informed discussion and research in the fields of submarine operations, engineering, history and commercial sub-sea engineering.

SubSTEC8 is wrapping up at Adelaide Oval with its final capstone panel, bringing the conference back to the scale of the...
23/09/2026

SubSTEC8 is wrapping up at Adelaide Oval with its final capstone panel, bringing the conference back to the scale of the task ahead for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

Rear Admiral Tom Phillips RAN, Head of Nuclear Submarine Capability, opens the session with From Strategy to Stewardship: Building Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Nation, before joining Darryl DeHaven; Commodore Paul Johnson CSC RAN; Captain Shaun Southwood RN; and Ruth Sparks for the final panel discussion, facilitated by Georgy Mayo.

The session brings together Australian, US and UK perspectives on capability, workforce and the long-term work required to deliver and sustain Australia’s future submarine enterprise.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

A few moments from last night’s SubSTEC8 Conference Dinner at Adelaide Oval.After a full day of presentations and panel ...
23/09/2026

A few moments from last night’s SubSTEC8 Conference Dinner at Adelaide Oval.

After a full day of presentations and panel sessions, delegates came together for an evening of conversation and connection across Defence, industry, government and the broader submarine community.

Thanks to Thales for supporting the Conference Dinner, and to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

23/09/2026

A look back at Day 1 of SubSTEC8 at Adelaide Oval.

Across the conference, leaders from government, Defence, industry and the submarine community have come together to examine the strategic, technical and industrial challenges behind Australia’s future submarine capability.

From sustaining the Collins-class to delivering SSN-AUKUS, SubSTEC8 is providing a forum for the people shaping Australia’s submarine enterprise to share expertise, test ideas and focus on the work required to turn long-term ambition into capability.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

Wednesday at SubSTEC8 has shifted into the technical program, with concurrent sessions exploring the science, engineerin...
23/09/2026

Wednesday at SubSTEC8 has shifted into the technical program, with concurrent sessions exploring the science, engineering and technology behind Australia’s submarine enterprise.

Across the morning, speakers covered everything from AI, safety assurance and compliance to additive manufacturing, underwater sustainment, human factors, sonar, production technology and materials management.

The two-stream format has brought a broad mix of technical expertise to the program, with a strong focus on practical challenges and emerging capability across both submarine operations and sustainment.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

A fitting close to day one of SubSTEC8, with HMAS Encounter conducting a Ceremonial Sunset at Adelaide Oval.The traditio...
22/09/2026

A fitting close to day one of SubSTEC8, with HMAS Encounter conducting a Ceremonial Sunset at Adelaide Oval.

The tradition dates back to the age of sail and today honours generations of Royal Australian Navy service, culminating in the ceremonial lowering of the Australian White Ensign at sunset.

The afternoon at SubSTEC8 shifted firmly towards innovation, engineering and emerging capability.Sumen Rai, Director of ...
22/09/2026

The afternoon at SubSTEC8 shifted firmly towards innovation, engineering and emerging capability.

Sumen Rai, Director of the Defence Innovation Partnership, spoke on building a more integrated national innovation, science and technology ecosystem, before Dale Heinken, Deputy Director General, ANNPSR, addressed naval nuclear power regulation.

The day then moved into two panel discussions, first exploring AUKUS engineering and technology, innovation, opportunities and challenges, followed by a session on autonomous capabilities, including undersea robotics and autonomous underwater systems.

Together, the sessions brought industry, Defence, regulators and technology leaders into the conversation around the capabilities and systems that will shape Australia’s future submarine enterprise.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

A mix of political and technical perspectives shaped the next session at SubSTEC8.Senator James Paterson, Shadow Ministe...
22/09/2026

A mix of political and technical perspectives shaped the next session at SubSTEC8.

Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Defence, outlined the Opposition’s view on Australia’s submarine pathway, followed by Katherine Richards AM CSC, Chief Engineer at Engineers Australia, in discussion with SIA President Michael Fitzgerald.

Together, the sessions brought different perspectives on the scale of the task ahead, from policy and delivery through to engineering capability, professional standards and the workforce required to support Australia’s submarine enterprise.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

Plenary Session 2 brought an international perspective to SubSTEC8, with Dr Brian Jones, Acting UK High Commissioner to ...
22/09/2026

Plenary Session 2 brought an international perspective to SubSTEC8, with Dr Brian Jones, Acting UK High Commissioner to Australia, and Colin Crosby, U.S. Consul General in Melbourne, sharing UK and U.S. perspectives on AUKUS and the work ahead across the trilateral partnership.

Their addresses highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States as Australia’s submarine enterprise develops.

Also joining the program was Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems (JEDS), supporting SubSTEC8 as the Tuesday Lunch Break and SME Spotlight sponsor.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

Two of the most senior voices in Australia’s submarine enterprise took to the stage at SubSTEC8 this morning.Vice Admira...
22/09/2026

Two of the most senior voices in Australia’s submarine enterprise took to the stage at SubSTEC8 this morning.

Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead AO RAN, Director-General of the Australian Submarine Agency, joined SIA Vice President Peter Scott for a fireside chat, followed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles MP in conversation with SIA President Michael Fitzgerald.

Together, the sessions provided a high-level view of Australia’s submarine pathway, the AUKUS partnership and the work required to deliver the nation’s future nuclear-powered submarine capability.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

Day one of SubSTEC8 is off to a strong start at Adelaide Oval, with senior leaders from across government, Defence and t...
22/09/2026

Day one of SubSTEC8 is off to a strong start at Adelaide Oval, with senior leaders from across government, Defence and the submarine enterprise setting the tone through a series of high-level presentations on the work ahead.

Opening speakers included SIA President Michael Fitzgerald; Hon Chris Picton MP, SA Minister for Defence and Space Industries; Rear Admiral Tom Phillips RAN, Head of Nuclear Submarine Capability; and Commodore Michael Jacobson RAN, Director General Submarines.

The morning covered key challenges and opportunities across AUKUS, industry, technology, workforce and the broader submarine enterprise.

Thanks to conference partners Defence SA and Business Events Adelaide.

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