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Commencement of construction on the new Submarine Training Centre at HMAS Stirling

Growing & skilling Australia’s submariner workforce

The Australian Government continues to invest in attracting and training the next generation of Navy Submariners in the Australian Defence Force, with work star
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrives alongside Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.

First AUKUS Defence industry vendor qualification contracts awarded to Australian businesses

The Australian Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to enter UK and US submar
The Australian Government announced a tripartite agreement between the Australian Submarine Agency, ASC and BAE Systems to commence preparatory work for the build of Australia’s SSN-AUKUS submarines.

Preparing for the build of Australia's nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia

The Australian Government has taken the next significant step towards building the nation’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia,
The Australian Government and South Australian Government announcement of Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot initiative.

Delivering skilled defence industry jobs in South Australia

Almost 300 more young South Australians will have access to new training and employment pathways, to equip them with the skills needed for a career in the state
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minster for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh with Australian Marine Complex at Henderson.

New Defence Precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Nuclear-Powered Submarine Maintenance

The Australian Government will establish a consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard.
Royal Australian Navy enlisted sailors graduate Nuclear Power School in an AUKUS first

Royal Australian Navy enlisted sailors graduate Nuclear Power School in an AUKUS first

In another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership, the first seven Royal Austra
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Joint Leaders Statement to Mark the Third Anniversary of AUKUS

We the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, mark the third anniversary of AUKUS – an enhanced security partnership that promotes a f
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) departs HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia. (U.S. Navy photo by Rory O'Connor)

Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period Complete, USS Hawaii departs HMAS Stirling

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) has now departed HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, speaking at a press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy and Federal Member for Brand and Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King with Director-General of the ASA Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.

Further boost to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce

The Australian Government announced a new Jobs for Subs program for 200 young workers that will be central to making Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) a
USS Emory S. Land Arrives at HMAS Stirling.

Submarine Tender USS Emory S. Land arrives at HMAS Stirling

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land arrived at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, after a series of port visits around Australia.The USS Emory S.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, and British Ambassador to the USA, Dame Karen Pierce, sign the AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion in Washington DC, 5 August 2024.

AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion

On 5 August 2024, AUKUS partners signed the trilateral Agreement Among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and No
HMAS Stirling and Fleet Base West in Western Australia.

Licence issued for site preparation of the Controlled Industrial Facility at HMAS Stirling

As part of the support to Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability, the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) sought a licence from th