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Perth, Australia — The U.S. Navy has established a new Naval Support Activity in Western Australia as part of AUKUS, following a May 30 trilateral joint statement that confirmed key milestones continue to be met for Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF‑West).
Named NSA Stirling, the installation will deliver support services and programs for U.S. service members, civilian personnel, contractors, and their families assigned to SRF‑West. The rotational force will host U.S. and U.K. nuclear-powered fast attack submarines at Australia’s HMAS Stirling base near Perth.
“Establishment of NSA Stirling with our AUKUS partners demonstrates our command mission to support the Fleet, warfighter, and family,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command. “By providing essential services to U.S. personnel and their families, NSA Stirling will enhance rotational submarine force readiness.”
Navy Region Japan was tasked in October 2024 to stand up NSA Stirling. SRF‑West is established with the approval of and at the invitation of the Australian government.
“We are currently in the early stages of establishing NSA Stirling,” said Rear Adm. Ian Johnson, commander of Navy Region Japan. “While there is still much work ahead, we are confident in our ability to accomplish this task through strong collaboration with our AUKUS partners.”
The new activity is intended to connect U.S. personnel and families with housing, healthcare, childcare, and recreation to support their well-being during assignments in Western Australia.
