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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
Prime Minister, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Resources, the Hon. Madeleine King MP, Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Roger Cook, MLA, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AO, RAN, and Director General of the Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, AO, RAN announced milestones for Australian businesses new accessing opportunities through AUKUS.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian industry and workers making the grade with US Virginia class submarines

The Federal Government has announced HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia-class submarines.
  • Industry & supply chain
ASA's Kate van Hilst welcoming participants to the inaugural Technical Data Sharing Industry Day held recently in Sydney. 
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian industry gains unprecedented access to US submarine technical data

Australian businesses have gained access to US submarine technical data for the first time, marking a major milestone in trilateral cooperation under AUKUS.
  • Industry & supply chain
representatives for the ASA at the 2025 Indopac event stand together for a group photo with the ASA kiosk behind them.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia’s submarine future on show at INDOPAC 2025

The Australian Submarine Agency will be front and centre at INDOPAC, showcasing Australia’s growing sovereign nuclear-powered submarine program.
  • Agency news
  • Capability
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
Banner of Propel initiative
Australian Submarine Agency

Applications open for new STEM scholarship

Applications open for the Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship program, supporting the development of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce.
  • Education & training
A welder in full protective gear welding a corner joint.
Australian Submarine Agency

Industry Front Door launched to streamline submarine supplier support

The ASA has launched the Industry Front Door, a dedicated new platform hosting information and opportunities for Australian business.
  • Industry & supply chain
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
Promotional image, stylised to suit the theme of the 'propel' training initiative.
Australian Submarine Agency

Leading academy to deliver submarine scholarship program

The ATSE has been chosen to deliver $15.8 million in STEM scholarships to support Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine workforce.
  • Education & training
  • Workforce development
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
The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) at the UK- Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Geelong, Victoria.
Australian Submarine Agency

Treaty brings SSN-AUKUS a step closer

A treaty between the Governments of Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) has secured the delivery of Australia’s first locally constructed nuclear submarine.
  • AUKUS
  • Capability
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