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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
On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Director Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck, right, presented Royal Australian Navy Captain Stephen Hussey with a Meritorious Service Award and medal during a Dec. 13, 2024

Bridging Oceans, Building Futures: How Capt. Stephen Hussey's Unique Career Embodies the Spirit of AUKUS

On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Director Rear Adm.
Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery the Hon. Pat Conroy MP speaking at a press conference at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

Supporting Australian industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains

The Australian Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submari
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
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,
The Australian Government and South Australian Government announcement of Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot initiative.

Delivering skilled defence industry jobs in South Australia

Almost 300 more young South Australians will have access to new training and employment pathways, to equip them with the skills needed for a career in the state
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minster for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh with Australian Marine Complex at Henderson.

New Defence precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous Naval shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine maintenance

The Australian Government will establish a consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard.
Royal Australian Navy enlisted sailors graduate Nuclear Power School in an AUKUS first

Royal Australian Navy enlisted sailors graduate Nuclear Power School in an AUKUS first

In another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership, the first seven Royal Austra
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Joint Leaders Statement to Mark the Third Anniversary of AUKUS

We the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, mark the third anniversary of AUKUS – an enhanced security partnership that promotes a f
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) departs HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia. (U.S. Navy photo by Rory O'Connor)

Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period Complete, USS Hawaii departs HMAS Stirling

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) has now departed HMAS Stirling, marking the conclusion of a historic submarine maintenance period in Western Australia.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, speaking at a press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy and Federal Member for Brand and Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King with Director-General of the ASA Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.

Further boost to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce

The Australian Government announced a new Jobs for Subs program for 200 young workers that will be central to making Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) a