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Hundreds of businesses affected by ditching of French submarine contract

Adrian Smith,Managing Director at K-TIG with the company’s welding technology

Adrian Smith,Managing Director at K-TIG with the company’s welding technology Source: SBS/Peta Doherty

Australia's decision to renegotiate the nuclear submarine deal has put a cloud of uncertainty over South Australia's manufacturing sector. The future of 350 direct jobs is uncertain and hundreds of small businesses caught in rift, but some see opportunities for local innovation.



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