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Royal Australian Navy and US Navy personnel conduct routine maintenance aboard the USS Hawaii (SSN 776) at HMAS Stirling.
Australian Submarine Agency

Defence grants to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program

The Australian Government has awarded 40 grants totalling over $17.3 million to support Australian businesses delivering priority defence capabilities.
  • Industry & supply chain
The ASA hosted a Submarine Industrial Base Engagement Forum in Washington, D.C on 4 April, ahead of the US Sea Air Space (SAS) maritime exposition.
Australian Submarine Agency

Opportunities Grow for Australian Businesses to Join AUKUS Supply Chains

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has had a busy start to the year with a number of significant milestones achieved on the path to grow opportunities for Au
  • Industry & supply chain
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, The Hon. Richard Marles MP (centre), discusses defence industry opportunities with The Australian's Mr Cameron Stewart (left) and South Australian Premier, The Hon. Peter Malinauskas, at the Defending Australia forum held in Adelaide, South Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Building a strong and resilient industrial base for Australia’s submarines

The Australian Government is making it easier for Australian industry to tap into a multi‑billion dollar, multi-decade opportunity in support of AUKUS and Austr
  • Industry & supply chain
 the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, The Hon Richard Marles MP met with employees and toured the Hycast facility in Smithfield. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister announced the Government has awarded a contract to HII Australia for delivery of the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot. The Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot aims to further accelerate the qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program supporting local business

More local Australian businesses will have the opportunity to build our nation’s defence future, as the Australian Government continues to expand opportunities
  • Industry & supply chain
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrives alongside Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

First AUKUS Defence industry vendor qualification contracts awarded to Australian businesses

The Australian Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to enter UK and US submar
  • Industry & supply chain
Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery the Hon. Pat Conroy MP speaking at a press conference at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Supporting Australian industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains

The Australian Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submari
  • Industry & supply chain
The Australian Government announced a tripartite agreement between the Australian Submarine Agency, ASC and BAE Systems to commence preparatory work for the build of Australia’s SSN-AUKUS submarines.
Australian Submarine Agency

Preparing for the build of Australia's nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia

The Australian Government has taken the next significant step towards building the nation’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia,
  • Industry & supply chain
  • South Australia
Australia’s future conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine – SSN-AUKUS.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian hull steel for Australian SSN-AUKUS conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines

The Australian Submarine Agency has entered into a contract with Australian steel manufacturer, Bisalloy Steels, for the qualification of Australian steel for u
  • Industry & supply chain