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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.

First UK nuclear submarine maintenance in Australia

25/02/202625/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 886 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

USS Albuquerque accompanied by Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin (front) off Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Julianne Cropley.

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ASC scores gig on Swedish subs

07/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3370 Views 0 Comments ASC

Australia’s sovereign submarine company, ASC, has entered into an agreement with Saab for the provision of a range of services, including

Royal Australian Air Force ground mechanic engineer Leading Aircraftman Luke Coghlan, from Combat Support Unit, welding in the Mechanical and Electrical Operations Maintenance Section (MEOMS) workshop at Australia’s main logistics base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.

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ASC opens new apprentice intake

13/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3561 Views 0 Comments ASC, Australian Submarine Corporation

The annual apprentice intake at Australian submarine builder and maintainer ASC has opened for applications, offering the opportunity to work