Henderson Defence Precinct Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Facility
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Source: USNI News
The Australian government is investing AUD 12 billion (USD 7.99 billion) to develop the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth, Western Australia. This facility will enhance naval shipbuilding capabilities, serve as a maintenance hub and contingency docking for Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine fleet, and support sustainment of surface combatant vessels. It will also provide maintenance fo
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- USNI News
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Description | The Australian government is investing AUD 12 billion (USD 7.99 billion) to develop the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth, Western Australia. This facility will enhance naval shipbuilding capabilities, serve as a maintenance hub and contingency docking for Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine fleet, and support sustainment of surface combatant vessels. It will also provide maintenance for U.S. and Royal Navy submarines under the AUKUS agreement. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Perth |
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Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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