A robust and reliable supply chain is essential to ASC’s critical role sustaining Australia’s Collins Class fleet.

ASC has developed a sophisticated supply chain through its experience building and sustaining the Collins Class submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The company is recognised for its supply chain excellence and is committed to maximising Australian industry content as it enhances the nation’s sovereign submarine capability.

In September 2018, ASC became the first Australian defence company to achieve Corporate Standard certification from the international Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. 

ASC’s supply chain team aims to provide an enduring, world-class, sovereign function, forming an integral part of the Australian Government’s maritime strategy. Its supply chain objectives are to achieve security of supply, value for money and to enhance sovereign supply chain capability.