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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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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
5 year logo of AUKUS
Australian Submarine Agency

Five years of AUKUS: Building Australia's nuclear-powered submarine future

This week marks 5 years since Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced AUKUS, a landmark partnership to strengthen collective security and
  • AUKUS
Crane erects a steel frame for a large industrial building at an active construction site.
Australian Submarine Agency

Australia's future submarine construction yard takes shape

The expansion of the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia is progressing as Australia builds the infrastructure, workforce and industrial capability for AU
  • South Australia
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.
  • 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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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
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