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A welder in full protective gear welding a corner joint.

Industry Front Door launched to streamline submarine supplier support

The ASA has launched the Industry Front Door, a dedicated new platform hosting information and opportunities for Australian business.
Senior leadership from ASA attended the Submarine Institute of Australia’s national conference in Perth this week.

Nuclear safety and industry opportunity take centre-stage in Perth

ASA leaders attended the Submarine Institute of Australia’s conference to engage with the community on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.
Promotional image, stylised to suit the theme of the 'propel' training initiative.

Leading academy to deliver submarine scholarship program

The ATSE has been chosen to deliver $15.8 million in STEM scholarships to support Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine workforce.
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UK delegation visits HMAS Stirling ahead of Submarine Rotational Force – West

Senior defence officials from the United Kingdom, led by UK Secretary of State for Defence, visited Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling last week.
The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) at the UK- Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Geelong, Victoria.

Treaty brings SSN-AUKUS a step closer

A treaty between the Governments of Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) has secured the delivery of Australia’s first locally constructed nuclear submarine.
Royal Australian Navy and US Navy personnel conduct routine maintenance aboard the USS Hawaii (SSN 776) at HMAS Stirling.

Defence grants to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program

The Australian Government has awarded 40 grants totalling over $17.3 million to support Australian businesses delivering priority defence capabilities.
Royal Australian Navy VADM Jonathan Mead, Director-General of the Australian Submarine Agency (centre) and U.S. Navy Adm. William Houston, Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (centre right), pose for a group photo with Australian sailors, ASC personnel, and U.S. Navy staff outside Machine Shop 31 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Australia gaining pearls of wisdom in United States

Australians are gaining vital experience and training in Pearl Harbor alongside US counterparts in preparation for Submarine Rotational Force–West (SRF-West).
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii alongside Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia in 2024.

Public consultation opens for the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations

The Commonwealth Government is taking an important step as part of Australia’s acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
ASA Director-General Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.

'We will rise to the challenge’ - ASA marks 2 years of operation

Today marks two years since the establishment of ASA, founded to deliver the whole-of-nation endeavour for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
Australian Submarine Agency Director-General, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead (middle), speaking on the Defending Australian panel at Parliament House in Canberra.

Submarine boss sets challenge for Australia’s next generation

The head of the Australian Submarine Agency has appealed to young people across the country to join Australia’s nuclear submarine-building workforce.
First Royal Australian Navy Enlisted Students Graduate Nuclear Power Training

Royal Australian Navy Celebrates AUKUS Milestone at NPTU in Charleston

Australia marked another important step on its path to acquire conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) through the AUKUS agreement at a graduati
The ASA hosted a Submarine Industrial Base Engagement Forum in Washington, D.C on 4 April, ahead of the US Sea Air Space (SAS) maritime exposition.

Opportunities Grow for Australian Businesses to Join AUKUS Supply Chains

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has had a busy start to the year with a number of significant milestones achieved on the path to grow opportunities for Au