The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 to safely and securely acquire, construct, deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia, via the AUKUS partnership.

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ASA Director-General Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.

'We will rise to the challenge’ - ASA marks 2 years of operation

Today marks two years since the establishment of ASA, founded to deliver the whole-of-nation endeavour for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
Australian Submarine Agency Director-General, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead (middle), speaking on the Defending Australian panel at Parliament House in Canberra.

Submarine boss sets challenge for Australia’s next generation

The head of the Australian Submarine Agency has appealed to young people across the country to join Australia’s nuclear submarine-building workforce.
First Royal Australian Navy Enlisted Students Graduate Nuclear Power Training

Royal Australian Navy Celebrates AUKUS Milestone at NPTU in Charleston

Australia marked another important step on its path to acquire conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) through the AUKUS agreement at a graduati