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USS Arco (ARDM-5), primarily used for dry-docking and repairing US Navy nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, San Deigo, California, has been in service since 1986. US Navy photo by Jason Saucier.
AUKUS News 

Design contract let for floating dry dock in WA

31/07/202631/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 92 Views 0 Comments

Leidos Gibbs and Cox Australia has been selected to lead the preliminary design for a contingency dry dock, which will

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From left, Able Seaman Adam Brazier, Leading Seaman Sam Lomax and Seaman Patrick Ward hold Australian-made seawater strainers. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Thomas Clarke-Kelly.
ADF People AUKUS News Royal Australian Navy 

British nuclear sub tagged by Aussie techs

04/03/202607/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 522 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Fleet Support Unit – West (FSU-W)

Australian naval technicians have manufactured and installed critical components for the United Kingdom’s HMS Anson during the submarine’s maintenance period at HMAS Stirling,

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The Astute-class submarine HMS Anson arrives at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia for a scheduled submarine maintenance period. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Thomas Clarke-Kelly.
AUKUS News Royal Australian Navy 

First UK nuclear submarine maintenance in Australia

25/02/202625/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 933 Views 0 Comments ASC, AUKUS, HMAS Stirling, Royal Navy

Australia reached another milestone towards operating its own conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines, with the arrival of HMS Anson at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia

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The Defence Science and Technology Group leads a comprehensive program to explore, test and develop safer, higher performance battery technologies for Australia’s Defence platforms and systems. Story by Ilana Pender-Rose.
AUKUS Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Safer, stronger batteries power Australia’s defence

20/02/202620/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 458 Views 0 Comments DSTG

As Australia moves toward more advanced and self‑reliant defence capabilities, the energy systems that power Defence platforms and systems have

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James Scarlett, 9th Baron Arbinger, observes the AE1 submarine stained glass window in the HMAS Kuttabul Chapel, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.
AUKUS History News Royal Australian Navy 

AUKUS pact represents long family legacy

29/01/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 1040 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, HMAS Kuttabul

For most, the AUKUS submarine partnership is an alliance between like-minded nations.  CAPTION: James Scarlett, 9th Baron Arbinger, observes the

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Plastic fabricators from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard instruct Royal Australian Navy personnel at HMAS Stirling’s Fleet Support Unit in WA. Story by Lieutenant Mark Tesoriero. Photo by Leading Seaman Shaun Chatfield.
AUKUS News Royal Australian Navy 

Technicians build trust during submarine upkeep

28/11/202528/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1422 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, Nuclear Powered Submarines

A group of Royal Australian Navy technicians are putting their training into practice, supporting maintenance on the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine

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Aerial photo of Henderson, Western Australia. Supplied by Ventia.
AUKUS News Sovereign industry 

Billion$ for Henderson upgrade

14/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5937 Views 0 Comments Henderson

The government will provide $12 billion towards delivering a Defence Precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous naval shipbuilding and AUKUS

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Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.
AUKUS News Royal Australian Navy 

Will Australia ever own Virginia-class SSNs – Turnbull argues no

03/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3523 Views 1 Comment AUKUS, Malcolm Turnbull

In an address to the National Press Club this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a proper and

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United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota alongside Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.
AUKUS News 

First SSN for 2025 docks at HMAS Stirling

01/03/202501/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3681 Views 1 Comment AUKUS

US Virginia class submarine, USS Minnesota (SSN 783) has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 25 February for

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