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South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has attended the largest maritime exposition in the US, SeaAir-Space in Washington, DC, to promote SA as Australia’s key defence and space destination.
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Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the US and extension of the Navy League's mission of maritime policy education and sea service support. The Sea-Air-Space Exposition will continue to support the mission of the Navy League and display the most current information and technology relevant to maritime policy.
Premier Marshall visited Team Defence Australia and met with representatives from key US defence companies. He said the exposition provides direct access to all the major international players across the defence and maritime industries.
"Our state has a strong defence pedigree and is leading the way with major defence projects, including the Collins Class submarines and Air Warfare Destroyers, and with the $50 billion Attack Class submarine program and $35 billion Hunter Class frigate fleet," Premier Marshall said.
"Sea-Air-Space is sponsored by Raytheon, BAE Systems and Boeing, all of whom already have a presence in South Australia, and it’s crucial we attract even more of these companies to tap into our thriving defence ecosystem."
Premier Marshall will also meet with NASA’s associate administrator for international and interagency relations Al Condes at NASA’s Washington headquarters.
The Premier said the meeting presents an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the relationship with the US within the space sector and explore opportunities for collaboration in the future.
The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition was founded in 1965 as a means to bring the US defence industrial base, private-sector US companies and key military decision makers together for an annual innovative, educational, professional and maritime-based event located in the heart of Washington, DC. t.
The Navy League of the US was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of president Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League is the foremost citizens' organisation to serve, support, and stand with all the US sea services – the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and US-flag Merchant Marine.
Premier Marshall added, "This exposition brings together defence and maritime giants and provides the opportunity for constructive talks between government and industry to bolster relationships and drive growth across this sector which is crucial to the South Australian economy."
