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The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 to safely and securely acquire, construct, deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia, via the AUKUS partnership.

Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period

The first time Australian personnel have directly participated in maintenance on a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in Australia.

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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,

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Sailors in white uniforms holding flags in a military ceremony with officials saluting in the background
US Navy Sailors holding United States and Australian flags at graduation ceremony of US Navy's Nuclear Power School.
Sailors in black uniforms marching in formation during a parade, led by a member holding an HMAS Stirling life ring
Navy personnel from HMAS Stirling conduct a Freedom of Entry Parade through the streets of Rockingham, Western Australia.
Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and life jackets standing on a ship deck, shaking hands, with the ocean in the background
Head of Nuclear Powered Submarine Capability Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley, CSC, RAN and U.S Rear Admiral Richard Seif on the United States Submarine USS Ashville in Perth, Western Australia, following the international AUKUS announcement.
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility welcomes first contingent of AUKUS personnel.
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility welcomes first contingent of AUKUS personnel.
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General Australian Submarine Agency, watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General Australian Submarine Agency, watches United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina as the submarine arrives at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General Australian Submarine Agency, touring the inside of United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Director-General Australian Submarine Agency, touring the inside of United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Officers and Sailors inside a Collins-class submarine control room conducting operations at periscope depth.
Officers and Sailors inside a Collins-class submarine control room conducting operations at periscope depth.
Collins class submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Collins class submarines are an essential part of Australia’s naval capability.
Collins class submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Collins class submarines are an essential part of Australia’s naval capability.
Able Seaman Acoustic Warfare Analyst Submariner Liam Shelley throws a heaving line to a tug boat as HMAS Waller prepares to come alongside Fleet Base West.
Able Seaman Acoustic Warfare Analyst Submariner Liam Shelley throws a heaving line to a tug boat as HMAS Waller prepares to come alongside Fleet Base West.
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