UK Astute class nuclear submarine visits Perth

British nuclear-powered sub visits Perth
1 November 2021

A Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine has conducted a port visit to Perth, one of the first since the announcement of AUKUS in September.

The Astute class submarine went alongside HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, WA on Friday.

The submarine has been part of the UK Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Indo-Pacific which had recently exercised with a range of RAN units alongside numerous engagements with regional partners……………. https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/british-nuclear-powered-sub-visits-perth