27/02/2026

South Australia’s DMMF Facility Set for Completion Soon

South Australia’s $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) at RAAF Base Edinburgh is set to be completed weeks early, finishing in early March, more than a month ahead of schedule. Led by Renewal SA and BESIX Watpac, the facility will be operational mid-year after final fit-outs by the Department of Defence. The project, supported by Defence SA, aims to boost Australia’s sovereign capability, hosting maintenance for military aircraft including the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets. DMMF will also assist New Zealand Defence Force P-8A aircraft and US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton. The construction involved 190,000 tonnes of fill, 8,100 cubic metres of concrete, and a large structural steel frame, creating around 450 construction jobs and future roles in maintenance and engineering.

https://defencesa.com/news-events-and-media/news/south-australias-dmmf-facility-nears-completion/

16/02/2026

Government pledge to establish a nuclear submarine shipyard in South Australia

The Australian Federal government will invest $3.9 billion to establish a nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australiato build on the AUKUS agreement, with a total projected investment of about $30 billion. This expansion of the Osborne Naval Shipyard aims to enhance Australia’s defense capabilities, according to Prime Minister Albanese and State Premier (Chief Minister) Malinauskas.

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/albanese-and-malinauskas-governments-commit-30-billion-to-nuclear-submarine-shipyard-in-south-australia/news-story/7f093a01324185d4c8f4afe6f1f5f31e