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Seaman uses a sewing machine to stitch AUKUS emblem
Australian Submarine Agency

ASA Annual Report highlights progress delivering Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program

The Australian Submarine Agency's 2025-26 Annual Report highlights progress in delivering Australia's nuclear-powered submarine capability under AUKUS and prepa
  • Agency news
  • AUKUS
Submarine berthed at a naval base, with crew on deck and another submarine moored across the harbour.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia advances readiness for Submarine Rotational Force - West in 2027

Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom have marked another step in preparations for Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), with the arrival of
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
A Virginia-class submarine at HMAS Stirling
Australian Submarine Agency

First US submarine assigned to SRF-West

USS Colorado will become the first submarine assigned to SRF-West from late 2027, highlighting Australia's growing readiness to support and operate conventional
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) maneuvers as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Sept. 23, 2026.
Minister's Announcement

Joint Statement, USS Colorado (SSN 788) Announced as First Submarine for Submarine Rotational Force – West(Opens in a new tab/window)

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom announced USS Colorado (SSN 788) as the first Virginia-class submarine assigned to SRF-West from late 2027.
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
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Group of people in hard hats turn the first sod at a construction site, with excavators and trees behind.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia propelling Virginia-class submarine production in United States

Ground has been broken on a new submarine manufacturing facility in Mississippi, marking a milestone in strengthening AUKUS supply chains and supporting Austral
  • AUKUS
  • Industry & supply chain
5 year logo of AUKUS
Australian Submarine Agency

Five years of AUKUS: Building Australia's nuclear-powered submarine future

This week marks 5 years since Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced AUKUS, a landmark partnership to strengthen collective security and
  • AUKUS
Dive operations underway in November 2025 during a Submarine Maintenance Period for USS Vermont. Image: U.S. Navy | Cmdr. Erik Wells
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian Submarine Agency marks 3 years of operation

The Australian Submarine Agency marks three years of operation, as delivery of Australia’s nuclear‑powered submarine capability under AUKUS gathers pace.
  • Agency news
  • AUKUS
Australian, UK and US personnel and industry representatives inspect the Australian-made High-Pressure Air Compressor that supported submarine sustainment on the Royal Navy’s HMS Anson at HMAS Stirling under AUKUS. The unit was used to charge Emergency Breathing Device Apparatus tanks, supporting safe submarine operations. Image by PO Phot Unaisi Luke; © UK MOD Crown Copyright 2026
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian industry drives AUKUS submarine sustainment milestone

DPM Marles visited Australian Safety Engineers in Canning Vale highlighting AUKUS opportunities for industry and workers enhancing defence capability.
  • AUKUS
  • Capability
Three suited officials stand by a reflecting pool with US and UK flags in a stone courtyard.
Australian Submarine Agency

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Singapore

Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth and John Healey met in Singapore, and re-affirmed their commitment to delivering the AUKUS partnership.
  • AUKUS
HMS Anson
Australian Submarine Agency

AUKUS enters new era with the arrival of UK submarine into Western Australia

HMS Anson has arrived at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling for the first‑ever maintenance activity on a United Kingdom nuclear‑powered submarine in Australia
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP at an AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting with UK Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon John Healey and US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to discuss and maximise the strategic benefits of the AUKUS partnership in supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Australian Submarine Agency

Fourth AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Held in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Secretary of War hosted the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and the U.K. Secretary of State for Defence, for the meeting.
  • AUKUS
British Minister RT HON Healey MP Visit
Australian Submarine Agency

UK delegation visits HMAS Stirling ahead of Submarine Rotational Force – West

Senior defence officials from the United Kingdom, led by UK Secretary of State for Defence, visited Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling last week.
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
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