The Australian Submarine Agency's 2025-26 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament, highlighting significant progress in delivering Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability under AUKUS and preparing for Submarine Rotational Force-West from 2027.
The report outlines achievements across workforce development, industrial acceleration, infrastructure delivery and cooperation with Australia's AUKUS partners as the Nuclear-Powered Submarine (NPS) Program continues to mature.
"The ASA's third year of operation has reflected a clear shift from establishing the foundations to delivering capability across one of the most complex national endeavours Australia has ever undertaken," said Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead AO RAN, Director-General of the Australian Submarine Agency.
Key achievements during 2025-26 included the successful delivery of two scheduled Submarine Maintenance Periods at HMAS Stirling, including HMS Anson, which marked the first maintenance period conducted on a Royal Navy Astute class nuclear-powered submarine in Australia.
The Agency progressed Australia's AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, awarded 26 prototyping contracts to Australian suppliers and supported the qualification of HIFraser as the first Australian company approved to supply components into the United States Virginia-class submarine supply chain.
Significant infrastructure developments also continued across Australia, including construction on the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, expansion of facilities at HMAS Stirling, commencement of construction of the Skills and Training Academy and further development of the Henderson Defence Precinct.
"None of this progress would be possible without the dedication of our people and the contribution of our partners across government, industry, academia, and the broader Defence enterprise.
Together, we are laying the foundations for a sovereign nuclear-powered submarine capability that will strengthen Australia's security and contribute to national prosperity for generations to come," said Vice Admiral Mead.
The ASA remains focused on supporting implementation of the AUKUS Optimal Pathway, including preparations for SRF-West in 2027 and the continued development of Australia's sovereign submarine enterprise.
