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Ten of the newest prospective submariners conduct a realistic job preview with the Submarine Recruiting, Mentoring and Development Team at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

Submariners excited by sea of opportunity

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 243 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, future submarine program, HMAS Stirling

On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.

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AUKUS – Defence Industries Minister radio interviews

15/03/202315/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 774 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, SSN

Following the AUKUS announcement in the United States on 14 March (Australian time), Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy did a

Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.

News Royal Australian Navy

Australia’s nuclear-submarine plan details announced

14/03/202314/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1836 Views 2 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines, SSN

In September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a new security partnership – AUKUS – the

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond speaks at the 11th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia Conference hosted in in Canberra. Photo by Nic Douglass.

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Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1784 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Chief of Navy, Minister for Defence, Nuclear Powered Submarines

Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia

Navy submariner Lieutenant Commander Daniel McCall, left, and US Navy Submarine Squadron 15 Commanding Officer Captain Bret Grabbe stand in front of USS Key West, alongside US Naval Base Guam. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Naomi Johnson.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Relationships are key to submarine success

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1115 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines, US Navy

When the Government announced Australia would acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, it could not have felt closer to home

Poets Corner

The French Disconnection

24/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1293 Views 1 Comment AUKUS, By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

Dear Mr Macron, there’s a sign I’d like to make, with an upright thumb – take your bloody submarines and shove them up your…!

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French reaction to Australia’s nuclear submarine announcement

16/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2396 Views 4 Comments AUKUS

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian issued an official communiqué in response to today’s AUKUS announcement, which included the cancellation of