Henderson Defence Precinct Upgrade
Sector: Government • Location: Henderson, Western Australia, Australia
Source: AFR
The Albanese government will boost defence spending by up to $25 billion over the next decade by constructing docks and shipbuilding facilities at Henderson in Western Australia. The upgrade is designed to equip the Henderson defence precinct with facilities to build surface vessels and potentially frigates, maintain those vessels, and provide docking facilities for nuclear-powered submarines unde
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Henderson, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AFR
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Albanese government will boost defence spending by up to $25 billion over the next decade by constructing docks and shipbuilding facilities at Henderson in Western Australia. The upgrade is designed to equip the Henderson defence precinct with facilities to build surface vessels and potentially frigates, maintain those vessels, and provide docking facilities for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact. The project aims to demonstrate Australia's commitment to regional security and support US military operations. |
Original sector | Defence |
Budget |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Henderson |
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Source | AFR |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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