DEFENCE CONNECT : Australia commits $310 million to secure nuclear propulsion systems for SSN-AUKUS submarines : 24 February 2026 : by Stephen Kuper The Albanese Government has announced a $310 million investment to procure critical long-lead components from the United Kingdom, marking a significant step forward in delivering Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS program. The […]
Australian Submarine Agency : HMS Anson has arrived at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling for the first‑ever maintenance activity on a United Kingdom nuclear‑powered submarine in Australia, marking a historic step in our nation’s readiness to operate and maintain conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarines. Over the coming weeks, Australian personnel will work alongside partners from the United Kingdom […]
Military historian Tom Lewis writes from his book “Australian Coastal Wars”: Numbers tell the story of Australia’s northern war The anniversary of the first air raid on Australia occurs every year on 19 February. The numbers associated with the 1942 attack – and beyond – give some measure of the huge extent to which northern […]
AUKUS Forum : Multi-billion dollar funding for AUKUS submarines Following recent talks with President Trump, the Prime Minister today announced a new cash injection in a $30 billion shipyard that will build Australia’s nuclear submarines. The federal government says 5500 jobs will be created at the shipyard, with thousands more indirect roles stemming from the […]
Rear Adm. Douglas Adams assumes leadership of AUKUS Integration and Acquisition By AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Rear Adm. Douglas Adams assumed leadership of the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) Direct Reporting Program Management Office Feb. 9. “I am honored to take the helm of the AUKUS I&A team,” said Adams. “Our […]
Defence is to sell off a good portion of its vast property estate, using proceeds to fund personnel and new capabilities. An audit of the vast defence property portfolio released on Wednesday concluded that the Defence estate was not fit for purpose. It said a focused program of estate consolidation and rationalisation could generate sales revenue of […]
