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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
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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Dive operations underway in November 2025 during a Submarine Maintenance Period for USS Vermont. Image: U.S. Navy | Cmdr. Erik Wells
Australian Submarine Agency

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.
  • Agency news
  • AUKUS
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 Submarine Agency

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.
  • AUKUS
  • 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.
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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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.
Australian Submarine Agency

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.
  • Capability
  • Western Australia
Three suited officials stand by a reflecting pool with US and UK flags in a stone courtyard.
Australian Submarine Agency

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.
  • AUKUS
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
Ministerial Announcements
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