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Submarine moves through a naval harbour with crew on deck, escorted by a tugboat near port facilities.
Minister's Announcement

Jobs boost for WA as company wins work on US Navy submarines(Opens in a new tab/window)

Australian company VEEM has secured its first purchase orders to supply specialised components for US Navy Virginia-class submarines, marking an important miles
  • Industry & supply chain
  • Western Australia
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Group of people in hard hats turn the first sod at a construction site, with excavators and trees behind.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia propelling Virginia-class submarine production in United States

Ground has been broken on a new submarine manufacturing facility in Mississippi, marking a milestone in strengthening AUKUS supply chains and supporting Austral
  • AUKUS
  • Industry & supply chain
Two speakers take part in a panel discussion at an ASA event, seated on stage with microphones and banners.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia’s submarine enterprise in focus at SubSTEC 2026

Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General of the Australian Submarine Agency, told SubSTEC that Australia is setting the global precedent for a sovereign nuc
  • Industry & supply chain
  • Workforce development
Representatives from the ASA, ASC and the AUKUS I&A Office recently visited Adelaide-based advanced manufacturer AML3D, highlighting the growing role Australian additive manufacturing companies could play in submarine supply chains.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian additive manufacturers take next step towards AUKUS submarine opportunities

Additive manufacturers across Australia are preparing to compete for opportunities as AUKUS opens new pathways into one of the world's most advanced defence sup
  • Capability
  • Industry & supply chain
A Virginia-class submarine under construction at General Dynamics Electric Boat. Image ©GDEB
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian steel to support Virginia-class submarine construction

Australian-produced submarine-grade steel is set to be used in the construction of United States Navy Virginia-class submarines.
  • Capability
  • Industry & supply chain
USS Hawaii Arrives at HMAS Stirling as Part of AUKUS Pillar 1
Australian Submarine Agency

More Australian companies qualifying for AUKUS submarine supply chains

More Australian companies are qualifying for AUKUS submarine supply chains by meeting stringent standards under the DIVQ program.
  • Industry & supply chain
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
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS California. Image: U.S. Navy | Chris Oxley
Australian Submarine Agency

Preparing Australian industry to support the Virginia-class submarine combat system

The Federal Government has selected Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration Partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virgi
  • Capability
  • Industry & supply chain
ASA stand at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

For the first time, Defence and ASA have worked together as a unified Australian presence at a major international defence trade event.
  • Industry & supply chain
More than 230 representatives participated in the AUKUS National Supply Chain Conference in Adelaide. Image: ASC and BAE – Joint SSN-AUKUS Build Partners
Australian Submarine Agency

Industry briefings chart clear course for Australia’s submarine future

Australia’s submarine enterprise has completed its most significant period of industry engagement to date, with inaugural national events in Perth and Adelaide.
  • Industry & supply chain
Astute class
Australian Submarine Agency

Supporting Australian industry to join UK submarine supply chains

The Federal Government continues to expand opportunities for Australian businesses in support of AUKUS – helping to secure high-value manufacturing contracts th
  • Capability
  • Industry & supply chain
mobile underwater sustainment system to enable critical underwater submarine maintenance and sustainment
Australian Submarine Agency

Local companies receive funding boost for nuclear-powered submarine program

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has supported $2.9 million in grants to eight local companies to support the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.
  • Industry & supply chain
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