Current Opportunities

ASC Pty Ltd has proudly served as Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains and upgrades the fleet at its facilities in Osborne, South Australia and Henderson, in Western Australia.

Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, the company delivers world-class submarine performance to meet Royal Australian Navy operational requirements.

With a history of innovation and collaboration, ASC has played a pivotal role in growing Australia’s defence industry and strengthening the nation’s naval capabilities.

ASC is known for its supply chain excellence. A robust supply chain incorporating high levels of Australian industry capability and participation is central to ensuring reliability, excellence and security of supply. ASC is committed to maximising Australian industry involvement in its programs.

ASC is preparing to deliver the Collins Class Submarine’s Life of Type Extension (LOTE). This upgrade will continue the evolution of the fleet and maintain Australia’s world-class submarine capability into the 2040s. The program will integrate leading international technology while maximising Australian industry participation.

ASC is always searching for new Australian supply chain partners, including small to medium enterprises, to continue its delivery of world-class submarine performance. ASC is committed to a sovereign supply chain capability and to partnering with Overseas Equipment Manufacturers to achieve this.

Suppliers interested in participating in programs at ASC are requested to respond to the ASC Expressions of Interest on the ICN portal.

As ASC seeks to engage with industry on specific work requirements, suppliers with compatible capabilities will be contacted.

The Sovereign Supply Chain Hub forms part of ASC’s commitment to increase the participation of Australian Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Collins Class Submarine Program and ASC’s future programs. For more information, click HERE.

Upcoming Event

ASC will continue to advise of industry engagement events through ICN email notifications. To ensure you are kept up to date, please make sure you have a registered account with the ICN against the ASC Supplier portal.

How to register an Expression of Interest

This is a general EOI submission and Work Packages currently available to submit an EOI for can be viewed by clicking the Work Packages tab above.

Shortlisted companies will be invited to tender Work Packages as needed.

To submit an initial EOI for the Work Scopes, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.

Lockheed Martin has been selected as a Strategic Industry Partner in the development of the Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.

The announcement paves the way and sets the conditions for Australia’s self-reliance, supporting the sovereign defence capabilities the country needs to maintain a decisive advantage across all domains. The initiative is supported by up to $21 billion over the next decade to establish domestic manufacturing of guided missiles and weapons, increase ADF stockpiles, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

This decision will support advanced manufacturing, engineering and technology jobs, accelerating the establishment of a highly skilled workforce and providing opportunities for future upgrades in areas such as sensors, warheads and extended missile ranges.

Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control division, based out of Grand Prairie, Texas, will work with Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver for this vital, long-term customer. Missiles and Fire Control is a recognised designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defence systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.

Currently, Lockheed Martin is market testing Australian industry to identify world-class capability that can support them in these important endeavours.

Lockheed Martin Australia has extended the registration period for the GWEO Project until February 2027.

Please register your interest via the ICN Portal (See Work Packages tab).

Lockheed Martin are seeking to learn more about Australian companies that match the following Capability Areas:

• Castings
• Composites (Cases & Tubes)
• Control Actuation Systems
• Electronic Boxes (Power/Control/Distribution)
• Electronic Safe Arm Fuse/Device
• Initial Measuring Unit (IMU/Guidance)
• Harnesses/Cables
• Machining (Low/Med/High Complexity
• Proximity Sensor
• Printed Wire Boards/Circuit Cards Assy (PWB/CCA)
• Rubber Isolation Mounts (Shock Absorption)
• Sheet Metal
• Solid Rocket Motor (SRM/Propulsion)
• Thermal Batteries
• Warheads (Energetics/Explosive)
• Welding

About LMA
Lockheed Martin Australia is engaged in research, design, development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. They employ over 1,000 people with a presence in every mainland state and territory. Lockheed Martin Australia’s programs and projects support a further 3,000 Australian industry jobs across the country in advanced manufacturing and high technology industries, providing Australia with a sovereign capability edge.

Lockheed Martin will continue to use the ICN Gateway portal to manage registrations of interest for the foreseeable future. However, there are a number of exciting opportunities that we are pursuing in the near term if you think you have what it takes to be part of Lockheed Martin’s world-beating GWEO technology teams, please register without delay.

How to register an Expression of Interest

At present the only requirement is to submit an EOI for the “Keep Me Informed” work package. As specific requirements are reviewed, new work packages may be added, but LMA might also use the detail in your ICN Gateway capability profile to locate relevant suppliers.

Shortlisted SMEs will be invited to tender Work Packages as needed.

To submit an initial EOI for the Work Scopes, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.

ICN Gateway Company Registration

Click here to create your company profile on ICN Gateway.

Your company summary and company description are used to assess your ability to complete projects when you lodge an EOI- please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.