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The CSPs are designed to attract more students to train in engineering, mathematics, chemistry and physics to meet the needs of the AUKUS submarine program.

4,000 more university places for AUKUS workforce

The Albanese Government has announced universities can now apply for additional Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) targeted at graduates in STEM courses.The a
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility welcomes first contingent of AUKUS personnel.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard welcomes AUKUS personnel

Royal Australian Navy personnel and civilian submarine maintenance subject matter experts from Australia have joined their AUKUS counterparts at the Pearl Harbo
Dr Kath Smith.

Meet Dr Kath Smith

Kath has worked at the interface of nuclear research, industry, policy and regulation for over 30 years.
Lieutenant Commander Heydon.

Meet Lieutenant Commander Heydon

Lieutenant Commander Heydon is one of the first Australians to graduate Nuclear Power School in the United States, where he will become one of the first Austral
Commander Sturdy, CSM.

Meet Commander Sturdy, CSM

When Commander Sturdy was in school, she found joy in solving math problems, exploring the laws of physics and experimenting in the chemistry lab.
Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead AO, RAN watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.

HMAS Stirling welcomes USS North Carolina

The USS North Carolina Virginia-class submarine and crew were welcomed to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, by Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice
Vice-Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General ASA, speaking at the Nuclear Propulsion School during the Graduation ceremony.

Royal Australian Navy officers graduate US Navy Nuclear Power School

Three Royal Australian Navy officers recently graduated the United States Navy’s Nuclear Power School (NPS), marking a significant step in Australia’s mission t
From left, Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stand beside United States Navy submarine USS Asheville during a visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez

Growing the workforce of tomorrow

More than 70 young Australians will start their nuclear-powered submarine careers this year thanks to a new program.The Government is establishing an Early Care
Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, AO RAN speaking at the Australian Submarine Agency launch in Canberra.

New Agency to oversee acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines

The Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce (the Taskforce) signed off for the last time on 30 June 2023 as it transitioned to the Australian Submarine Agency (the
Australia’s future conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine – SSN-AUKUS.

Nuclear-powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge

Defence has launched a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge in Australian high schools today, providing a new generation of science, technology, engin
Investment in nuclear-powered submarines is a priority identified in the Defence Strategic Review.

Chiefs prepare for change

Defence chiefs have described the release of the Defence Strategic Review as a significant moment in Australia’s approach to developing its military capability.
Ten of the newest prospective submariners conduct a realistic job preview with the Submarine Recruiting, Mentoring and Development Team at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.

Submariners excited by sea of opportunity

On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.The realistic job preview (