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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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Osborne Submarine Construction Yard Strategic Assessment

Public invited to comment on Osborne Submarine Construction Yard strategic assessment

 The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has commenced the public comment period for the Draft Strategic Impact Assessment Report (Draft Report) for the Subm
Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue of a fellow submariner. Photo: Able Seaman Zac Dingle

Fear of sharks shelved in the line of duty

Submariners rarely have to deal with a man overboard, but one sailor’s action during the nightmare scenario was recognised as part of the 2025 Australia Day Hon
SRF-West is integral to Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Through it, Australia will gain exposure to, and experience with, US and UK nuclear-powered submarines, ensuring Australia is sovereign ready to safely maintain, own, operate and regulate its own capability from the early 2030s.

Public comment period opens for SRF-West priority works at HMAS Stirling

Today a public comment period commences for interested parties to access documents and provide submissions on the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-West) p

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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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