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Henderson Defence Precinct Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Facility

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Source: USNI News

Project
Planned

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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The project “Henderson Defence Precinct Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Facility” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from USNI News.

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2026-07-22

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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.

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Defense

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Australia

State

Western Australia

City

Perth

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Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear

Article published date

2025-09-18

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