Toward Programme
Henderson dry dock facilities to be designed by US company - The West Australian
Why it matters
Henderson is the cornerstone of Australian submarine sustainment for both current Collins-class and future SSN-AUKUS boats. Securing a US designer signals partnership confidence in AUKUS delivery and demonstrates active investment in the industrial base required to support submarine operations over decades.
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