
3 July 2025
OPINION: Adelaide’s AUKUS Opportunity: From Defence Hub to Innovation Engine
Adelaide is on the cusp of something big, writes our Chief Executive Sam Dighton. The multi-billion-dollar AUKUS submarine program – Australia’s largest and most complex defence project – isn’t just about building nuclear submarines. It’s an opportunity to foster a culture of continuous improvement, deliver systematic-wide innovation and build the future of Adelaide’s economy for generations to come.