HMS Anson Arrives in Australia as AUKUS Deepens Naval Ties

The Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine HMS Anson arrived in Western Australia for the first time, docking at HMAS Stirling near Perth as part of the AUKUS security partnership. The visit aims to strengthen interoperability with the Royal Australian Navy and United States Navy, support Australia’s ability to operate and maintain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, and include a maintenance period plus engagement activities linked to the Royal Australian Navy’s 125th anniversary. AUKUS also foresees expanding the submarine fleet and advancing joint technologies, including AI data analysis on an Australian P-8 aircraft, with thousands of jobs expected in the UK and Australia.