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USS Minnesota (SSN 783 advances AUKUS with port visit to HMAS Stirling
Australian Submarine Agency

Virginia class submarine moors in Australia for the first US submarine visit of 2025

The US Virginia class submarine, USS Minnesota (SSN 783) has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 25 February for a routine port visit, the first of
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
SRF-West is integral to Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Through it, Australia will gain exposure to, and experience with, US and UK nuclear-powered submarines, ensuring Australia is sovereign ready to safely maintain, own, operate and regulate its own capability from the early 2030s.
Australian Submarine Agency

Public comment period opens for SRF-West priority works at HMAS Stirling

Today a public comment period commences for interested parties to access documents and provide submissions on the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-West) p
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Commencement of construction on the new Submarine Training Centre at HMAS Stirling
Australian Submarine Agency

Growing & skilling Australia’s submariner workforce

The Australian Government continues to invest in attracting and training the next generation of Navy Submariners in the Australian Defence Force, with work star
  • Western Australia
  • Workforce development
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minster for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh with Australian Marine Complex at Henderson.
Australian Submarine Agency

New Defence precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous Naval shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine maintenance

The Australian Government will establish a consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) departs HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia. (U.S. Navy photo by Rory O'Connor)
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period Complete, USS Hawaii departs HMAS Stirling

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) has now departed HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, speaking at a press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy and Federal Member for Brand and Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King with Director-General of the ASA Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.
Australian Submarine Agency

Further boost to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce

The Australian Government announced a new Jobs for Subs program for 200 young workers that will be central to making Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) a
  • Western Australia
  • Workforce development
USS Emory S. Land Arrives at HMAS Stirling.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Tender USS Emory S. Land arrives at HMAS Stirling

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land arrived at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, after a series of port visits around Australia.The USS Emory S.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
HMAS Stirling and Fleet Base West in Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Licence issued for site preparation of the Controlled Industrial Facility at HMAS Stirling

As part of the support to Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability, the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) sought a licence from th
  • Stewardship
  • Western Australia
USS Annapolis (SSN 760), a Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine arrives at HMAS Stirling
Australian Submarine Agency

HMAS Stirling welcomes USS Annapolis

This week Australia has been excited to host USS Annapolis, a Los Angeles class submarine and her crew to HMAS Stirling in Perth, Western Australia.This visit m
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Sailors in black uniforms marching in formation during a parade, led by a member holding an HMAS Stirling life ring
Australian Submarine Agency

HMAS Stirling granted Freedom of Entry to City of Rockingham

Freedom of Entry to HMAS Stirling took place in the City of Rockingham, WA on Saturday 9 September.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead AO, RAN watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

HMAS Stirling welcomes USS North Carolina

The USS North Carolina Virginia-class submarine and crew were welcomed to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, by Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
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