澳大利亚国防工业部长帕特·康罗伊宣布，美国核潜艇在西澳大利亚斯特林海军基地的轮换部署将在2032年结束1。这一被称为"时间限制轮换"的计划自2027年起实施，承诺期为5年1。康罗伊强调，轮换部署中的潜艇不会全年驻扎在斯特林基地1。他目前正在华盛顿与五角大楼高级官员就AUKUS潜艇项目进行讨论1。
2032年后，澳大利亚自主研发的核潜艇将接替美国弗吉尼亚级潜艇1。澳大利亚潜艇局预计美国和英国核潜艇在"时间限制轮换"结束后仍将访问斯特林基地1。康罗伊同时宣布了一份价值200万美元的合同，用于澳大利亚钢铁产品在美国潜艇中的应用1。
Australia's Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced that the rotational deployment of US nuclear submarines at HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia will conclude in 2032.1 The rotation, officially termed SRF-West, is scheduled to commence in 2027 as a five-year commitment, after which Australian-developed nuclear submarines are expected to assume the role.1 Conroy made the announcement while in Washington meeting with senior Pentagon officials to discuss the AUKUS submarine initiative.1
The time-limited nature of the rotation means the US Virginia-class submarines will not be permanently stationed at Stirling base.1 However, Australia's Submarine Institute has indicated that American and British nuclear submarines are anticipated to continue visiting Stirling after the SRF-West deployment concludes.1 Additionally, the US Congress has approved decisions allowing Virginia-class submarines to carry tactical nuclear weapons beginning in 2032.1
During his Washington visit, Conroy announced a A$2 million contract involving Australian steel products for use in US submarines.1
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