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ASA attended numerous community events throughout March and April, including the Port of Albany’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
Minister's Announcement

Response to the WA AUKUS Community Taskforce Report(Opens in a new tab/window)

Western Australia is central to our national security and the success of AUKUS.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
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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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USS Colorado Arrives at HMAS Stirling For AUKUS 2026 U.S. Submarine Maintenance Period
Australian Submarine Agency

SRF-West on the horizon as USS Colorado arrives for major maintenance period

The USS Colorado (SSN 788) has arrived at HMAS Stirling for the latest United States Submarine Maintenance Period, marking another milestone in preparations for
  • Western Australia
  • Workforce development
Submarine berthed at a naval base, with crew on deck and another submarine moored across the harbour.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia advances readiness for Submarine Rotational Force - West in 2027

Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom have marked another step in preparations for Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), with the arrival of
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
A Virginia-class submarine at HMAS Stirling
Australian Submarine Agency

First US submarine assigned to SRF-West

USS Colorado will become the first submarine assigned to SRF-West from late 2027, highlighting Australia's growing readiness to support and operate conventional
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) maneuvers as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Sept. 23, 2026.
Minister's Announcement

Joint Statement, USS Colorado (SSN 788) Announced as First Submarine for Submarine Rotational Force – West(Opens in a new tab/window)

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom announced USS Colorado (SSN 788) as the first Virginia-class submarine assigned to SRF-West from late 2027.
  • AUKUS
  • Western Australia
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Crew work on a submarine moored at HMAS Stirling, with naval ships and small boats in the harbour.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australian Submarine Agency completes environmental reporting baseline assessment at HMAS Stirling

The ASA has completed another milestone activity with the release of its Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program Baseline Assessment for HMAS Stirling.
  • Stewardship
  • Western Australia
Aerial imagery of Henderson, Western Australia
Australian Submarine Agency

Henderson Defence Precinct marks major AUKUS infrastructure milestone

A major AUKUS infrastructure milestone is paving the way for critical facilities that will support Australia's future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered subm
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Aerial imagery of Henderson, Western Australia
Minister's Announcement

Albanese and Cook Governments select site of the Henderson Defence Precinct(Opens in a new tab/window)

The Albanese and Cook Governments are announcing the site for the new Defence Precinct at Henderson, supporting jobs and naval shipbuilding in Western Australia
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
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Aerial imagery of Henderson, Western Australia
Minister's Announcement

Australia advances AUKUS capability with dry dock design appointment(Opens in a new tab/window)

AUKUS is taking another step, with the Albanese Government selecting a designer for the submarine contingency dry dock capability supporting Australia’s fleet.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
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Local, State and Federal Government representatives cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Australian Submarine Agency’s Submarine Discovery Centre in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Discovery Centre opens in Western Australia

Western Australians can now step into Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine future, with the official opening of the Submarine Discovery Centre in Rockingham.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Five speakers take part in a panel discussion on stage, seated before an audience at a conference.
Defence News

Conference highlights strong partnerships(Opens in a new tab/window)

The Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference brought together military delegations, industry representatives and academics to discuss the growing importance
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
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