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Another AUKUS first as Australians graduate from US Navy’s Radiological Controls Technician Qualifying School

Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce continues to grow with the graduation of four Australians from the United States (US) Navy’s Radiological Contro
Lieutenant Commander James, Lieutenant Stephen and Lieutenant Isabella celebrate completing 2 years of training on the Royal Navy’s Astute class submarines.

First Australian Navy submariners qualify to work as engineers on UK nuclear-powered submarines

The first cohort of Royal Australian Navy submariners have qualified to deploy as marine engineers on the UK’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
Rear Admiral David Mann, CSC, RAN speaks to the first trainees and apprentices commencing the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot (SEPP) initiative

First trainees and apprentices commence pathways program growing South Australia’s skilled defence industry workforce

Two new pathway programs established by the Federal and South Australian Governments have commenced as part of a critical step towards delivering the nation’s f
USS Minnesota (SSN 783) en route to its port visit to HMAS Stirling, is surfaced off the western Australian coast.

Building Strength: Australia’s Two Years on the Optimal Pathway

The Optimal Pathway announcement, made on March 14, 2023, (13 March US time) marked a significant milestone in Australia's defence strategy.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, The Hon. Richard Marles MP (centre), discusses defence industry opportunities with The Australian's Mr Cameron Stewart (left) and South Australian Premier, The Hon. Peter Malinauskas, at the Defending Australia forum held in Adelaide, South Australia.

Building a strong and resilient industrial base for Australia’s submarines

The Australian Government is making it easier for Australian industry to tap into a multi‑billion dollar, multi-decade opportunity in support of AUKUS and Austr
the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, The Hon Richard Marles MP met with employees and toured the Hycast facility in Smithfield. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister announced the Government has awarded a contract to HII Australia for delivery of the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot. The Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot aims to further accelerate the qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base

Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program supporting local business

More local Australian businesses will have the opportunity to build our nation’s defence future, as the Australian Government continues to expand opportunities
Dignitaries turn the sod to mark the commencement of the construction of the Skills and Training Academy building at the Osborne Ship Building Yard in Adelaide, South Australia. (L-R) Delivery Director SSN AUKUS (CoA) Mr Jim Cuthill; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASC Pty Ltd. Stuart Wiley; Director-General, Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathon Mead, AO, RAN; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP; Premier of South Australia, The Hon Peter Ma

Major milestone for South Australia’s Skills and Training Academy

The Australian Government is investing $480 million into Australia’s naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce with the build of the Skills and Tr
USS Minnesota (SSN 783 advances AUKUS with port visit to HMAS Stirling

Virginia class submarine moors in Australia for the first US submarine visit of 2025

The US Virginia class submarine, USS Minnesota (SSN 783) has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 25 February for a routine port visit, the first of
WA Apprentices

81 Apprentices and Graduates Join Australia's Submarine Workforce

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) and ASC have made further progress to deliver the significant workforce growth and the development of skills, knowledge an
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