US Navy Rear Admiral Todd Weeks, recently said that the maintenance system needs to change.
“We absolutely need to change,” he said.
What is interesting, however, is that this is not a new problem, and Todd Weeks is certainly not new to the problem.
https://t.co/JELcr9MEYZ
Semiconductors need advanced manufacturing.
Advanced manufacturing needs energy, critical minerals, machine tools, robotics, logistics and skilled people.
Defense needs all of them.
@MrMichaelSharpe
See https://t.co/tESSO1wHeQ
Brisbane, Newcastle and Port Kembla have been identified as potential locations.
We know the East Coast base is coming.
So start now.
@MrMichaelSharpe
https://t.co/r6KDCs5CDk
Build reactor modules in Port Kembla.
Integrate complete submarines in Newcastle.
Connect the entire ecosystem through high-speed rail.
@MrMichaelSharpe
https://t.co/u6m1p9B72s
President Trump's Pax Silica initiative continues to gain international momentum, with the United States welcoming Italy as the newest participant in the growing partnership.
https://t.co/RK9CbGsNFX
For over a century, Newcastle powered Australia through coal and steel.
The next chapter could be even bigger.
#FutureSubmarineCity@MrMichaelSharpe
https://t.co/mCM1decLmy
PARIS — At Eurosatory this week, while other nations arrived with tanks, missiles, drones and defence contracts, the United Kingdom unveiled something far more ambitious: a long-term commitment to eventually making a decision.
@MrMichaelSharpe
https://t.co/lJWyIJP2tc
In America, BYD is effectively locked out of the EV market.
In Australia, we're told to "Build Your Dreams."
The same company now appears on the Pentagon's Chinese Military Companies List.
@MrMichaelSharpe
https://t.co/4ybQP22KNu
Keir Starmer responds to John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary
"I am proud of our record on funding"
The Chair of the Defence Committee calls Healey's resignation a "grave moment"
https://t.co/C5565VQfXz