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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
ASA at IODS
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia’s submarine future on display at IODS26

Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine future will take centre stage at IODS26, with the ASA set to showcase its growing sovereign capability to more than 4,000
  • Agency news
  • 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
ASA Director-General Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead 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

'We will rise to the challenge’ - ASA marks 2 years of operation

Today marks two years since the establishment of ASA, founded to deliver the whole-of-nation endeavour for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
  • Agency news
Australian Submarine Agency Director-General, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead (middle), speaking on the Defending Australian panel at Parliament House in Canberra.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine boss sets challenge for Australia’s next generation

The head of the Australian Submarine Agency has appealed to young people across the country to join Australia’s nuclear submarine-building workforce.
  • Agency news
Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, AO RAN speaking at the Australian Submarine Agency launch in Canberra.
Australian Submarine Agency

New Agency to oversee acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines

The Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce (the Taskforce) signed off for the last time on 30 June 2023 as it transitioned to the Australian Submarine Agency (the
  • Agency news
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