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United States Navy Virginia class fast-attack submarine, USS Vermont (SSN 792), departs HMAS Stirling after completing a recent Submarine Maintenance Period in Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

New supports established for submarine rotational force

Australia has reached an important milestone in its preparations for Submarine Rotational Force–West (SRF-West), with critical support elements in place.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Head of Strategy and Policy at ASA, Ms Mikaela James, speaking at a community information session in March.
Australian Submarine Agency

Community outreach ramps up as SRF-West draws near

ASA staff have been busily engaging with the public across the state to help Western Australians make the most of a once-in-a-generation national endeavour.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
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
United States Navy Virginia class fast-attack submarine, USS Vermont (SSN 792), departs HMAS Stirling after completing a recent Submarine Maintenance Period in Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Discovery Centre to open in Rockingham

Rockingham will host a new community hub for locals to explore Australia’s nuclear-submarine future and learn about AUKUS investment in Western Australia.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Redevelopment at HMAS Stirling is continuing to deliver improved working conditions for Navy people, with a number of key facility and infrastructure upgrades having taken place already on Garden Island, Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Upgrades at HMAS Stirling pave the way for Submarine Rotational Force-West

Construction is ramping up at HMAS Stirling as Australia prepares for the commencement of Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) in 2027.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
United States Navy Virginia class fast-attack submarine, USS Vermont (SSN 792), prepares to depart HMAS Stirling after completing a Submarine Maintenance Period in Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

USS Vermont departs following successful maintenance period

The Virginia-class submarine, USS Vermont (SSN 792), has departed HMAS Stirling following a landmark package of maintenance work.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) arrives at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia for a scheduled Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP), marking the first time Pearl Harbour Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility will lead and execute SSN maintenance in Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia getting set for Submarine Rotational Force - West

The ASA has marked another significant leap in Australia’s journey to acquire a sovereign capability to operate and maintain SSNs from HMAS Stirling.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Senior leadership from ASA attended the Submarine Institute of Australia’s national conference in Perth this week.
Australian Submarine Agency

Nuclear safety and industry opportunity take centre-stage in Perth

ASA leaders attended the Submarine Institute of Australia’s conference to engage with the community on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.
  • Stewardship
  • Western Australia
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
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