Tag: AUKUS

Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a major expansion of its Submarines site in Derby, with the company saying the increased manufacturing capacity will support current and future submarine programmes for the UK and Australian navies under growing defence commitments.

Australian manufacturers have played a central role in supporting the first maintenance activity conducted on a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine in Australia under the AUKUS partnership, with the Australian Submarine Agency highlighting the milestone as a demonstration of the country's growing industrial capability.

Australian manufacturing capability is being lifted into the global submarine supply chain as more than 60 businesses progress through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines, according to ASC.

Manufacturing cooperation between Babcock International Group and Truflo Marine has been expanded under a new UK pilot initiative aimed at strengthening submarine sustainment supply chains across Australia and the United Kingdom, with a focus on industrial resilience in support of AUKUS requirements.

The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.

Australian manufacturers are poised for unprecedented access to US and UK defence markets under the AUKUS partnership, presenting long-term contracts, deeper supply chain integration, and industrial growth. 

The Australian Submarine Agency says the arrival of the United Kingdom submarine HMS Anson in Western Australia marks a new phase in Australia’s preparations to operate and maintain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership.

The Australian and South Australian Labor Governments have committed to making South Australia the centre of the nation’s submarine manufacturing, announcing a $3.9 billion initial investment in a new Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne.

Manufacturing capability is a central focus of new funding announced for Australian industry, with the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) supporting $2.9 million in grants to eight local companies involved in the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.

ASC Pty Ltd has extended its partnership with veteran-owned Sayres Australia to support the development of requirements and specialised training programs for Australia’s submarine workforce.