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DEFENCE INNOVATIONS

Honeywell’s AUKUS SIB Program accelerates the uplift of Australian industry by preparing suppliers to securely participate in the Virginia Class Submarine supply chain through harmonized Australian‑U.S. security uplift, digital assurance, and CMMC‑aligned accreditation.

AUD 268–368 billion
 

Estimated lifetime cost of Australia’s AUKUS nuclear‑powered submarine program (design, build, infrastructure, workforce, sustainment)

Min 8 nuclear‑powered submarines

Up to 5 Virginia‑class submarines purchased from the United States (early 2030s) and up to 5 SSN‑AUKUS submarines built in Australia (from early 2040s)

8,500 direct industrial jobs

At peak activity, up to 8,500 direct industrial jobs will be supported in Australia for building and sustaining the submarines.

First Pillar

  • Aligning Australian and U.S. security requirements to enable trusted participation in in nuclear‑powered submarine sustainment.
  • Uplifting Australian industry through integrated security assurance and supplier readiness activities.
  • Advancing digital assurance and secure data‑handling to support Virginia‑class and SSN‑AUKUS programs.
  • Strengthening a resilient, scalable sovereign supply chain for long‑term submarine sustainment.

Second Pillar

  • Developing quantum sensing solutions for advanced navigation products with Australian industrial base
  • Enhcancement of undersea navigation solutions with Australian industrial base
  • Developing advanced alternate navigation solutions with Australian UAS developers for GPS denied environements


     

Honeywell × AUKUS: Future‑Ready Australian Defence

Honeywell Aerospace is helping build Australia’s secure supply base for Virginia-class submarines. 

Building Tomorrow’s Australian Capabilities Through Partner‑Led Innovation

Naval and Commercial Marine Solutions and Systems
 

Naval and Commercial Marine Solutions and Systems
 

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Honeywell Awarded Contract To Deliver AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base Pilot Program

Honeywell Awarded Contract To Deliver AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base Pilot Program

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Missile Actuation

 

Missile Actuation

 

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Motion Controls

 

Motion Controls

 

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