USS Hawaii (SSN 776) has arrived at HMAS Stirling, where Australian personnel will collaborate with U.S. counterparts and the USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) for significant maintenance during a Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP).
The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulled into HMAS Stirling, Aug. 16, marking the seventh port visit in Australia since the ship left its homeport of Guam, May 17.
"NSM represents the fastest introduction into service of long range missile capability in our Navy today," Vice Admiral Hammond said.
The United Kingdom and Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS submarines will probably be operated by an integrated crew made of Australian and British sailors, the UK’s First Sea Lord said at the IODS Conference in Perth.
The Chiefs of Navy for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have strengthened their naval ties today, during a visit to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
IODS 2024 has already achieved landmark status, with the naval chiefs of all three AUKUS nations to speak at the conference. This marks the first time they will meet in Australia.
AUKUS pillar 2 calls for the capacity to launch and recover uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from submarine torpedo tubes.
Australia will slash the number of Hunter frigates being bought to free up funding for "Tier 2" small warships that will help double the fleets size.
The Sailors and Officers will embed aboard USS Emory S. Land, one of two U.S submarine tenders based in the Pacific territory, for up to five months.
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has made several reforms which are key to the success of the AUKUS partnership.
