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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 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.
Australian, UK and US personnel and industry representatives inspect the Australian-made High-Pressure Air Compressor that supported submarine sustainment on the Royal Navy’s HMS Anson at HMAS Stirling under AUKUS. The unit was used to charge Emergency Breathing Device Apparatus tanks, supporting safe submarine operations. Image by PO Phot Unaisi Luke; © UK MOD Crown Copyright 2026

Australian industry drives AUKUS submarine sustainment milestone

DPM Marles visited Australian Safety Engineers in Canning Vale highlighting AUKUS opportunities for industry and workers enhancing defence capability.
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.

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.
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.

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.
Three suited officials stand by a reflecting pool with US and UK flags in a stone courtyard.

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Singapore

Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth and John Healey met in Singapore, and re-affirmed their commitment to delivering the AUKUS partnership.
USS Hawaii Arrives at HMAS Stirling as Part of AUKUS Pillar 1

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.
ASA at IODS

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…
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS California. Image: U.S. Navy | Chris Oxley

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…
ASA stand at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026

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.
Head of Strategy and Policy at ASA, Ms Mikaela James, speaking at a community information session in March.

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.
More than 230 representatives participated in the AUKUS National Supply Chain Conference in Adelaide. Image: ASC and BAE – Joint SSN-AUKUS Build Partners

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…
Astute class

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…