Tens of Billions to Be Spent on AUKUS Submarine-Building Precinct

The Federal government intends to build a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, south of Perth in Western Australia, as part of Australia’s plans to buy and operate nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact. UK and US nuclear-powered submarines will begin a rotation in WA from 2027. The project, which could cost tens of billions of dollars over the next 20 years, will support not only the submarine program but also the construction of new landing craft for the Australian Army and 11 new general-purpose frigates for the Navy. While the first few ships would be bought overseas, the rest would be built at Henderson....