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In order to deliver Australia's nuclear-powered submarine pathway, we will need to build, redevelop and uplift Defence managed areas to ensure Australia's future and current submarine capability, training and support facilities.
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 Agency) on 1 July.The Taskforce, formed in September 2021, was responsible for e
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 Careers Program in South Australia and Western Australia to develop the skills and e
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 to operate conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.Lieutenant Commander
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 Admiral Jonathan Mead on 4 August 2023.The USS North Carolina is the first Virg
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.
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 Australians to operate a nuclear reactor on a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered sub
Meet Dr Kath Smith
Kath has worked at the interface of nuclear research, industry, policy and regulation for over 30 years.
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 Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY&IMF) as part o
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 additional CSPs are designed to attract more students to train in engineering, ma
HMAS Stirling granted Freedom of Entry to City of Rockingham
Freedom of Entry to HMAS Stirling took place in the City of Rockingham, WA on Saturday 9 September. Freedom of Entry is the highest accolade a city can bestow, reiterating Rockingham’s commitment to the home port of Australia's submarines.
Meet Lieutenant Commander Klyne
Lieutenant Commander Klyne was one of the first Australians to graduate Nuclear Power School in the United States.
Meet Lieutenant Hall
Lieutenant Hall was one of the first Australians to graduate Nuclear Power School in the United States.
Work to commence on the Submarine Construction Yard, Osborne, South Australia
Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, the SSN-AUKUS, will be built in Adelaide, South Australia.
Second cohort of Royal Australian Navy officers graduate from US Navy Nuclear Power School
A further three Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Officers graduated the U.S.
Land agreement between Defence and South Australia formalised to build Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines
Australia is a step closer to building conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines after the Australian and South Australian governments today signed a land exchange agreement for the submarine construction yard.
Release of the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report and Action Plan
On Friday 10 November, The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, and Premier of South Australia, the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP released the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report an
AUKUS
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway will deliver long-term strategic benefits for Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.