U.S. Navy Taps Attack Boat for 2027 Australian AUKUS Assignment

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The Pentagon announced Monday the Virginia-class submarine that will be the lead nuclear attack boat in western Australia. USS Colorado (SSN-788) will be assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West, which will be based HMAS Stirling outside of Perth starting in 2027. “The selection of USS Colorado as the first submarine assigned to SRF-West in 2027 marks a significant milestone for AUKUS Pillar I and is a decisive step in strengthening collective deterrence in the Pacific,” reads a Monday statement from the Australian Government and Pentagon leadership. The deployment of Colorado is one of the early steps of the AUKUS Pillar I

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