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The first nuclear-powered submarine to begin rotations off WA's coast next year has been unveiled docking into Perth this week for scheduled maintenance. Fleet Base West's Commander says USS Colorado's arrival is the clearest signal the AUKUS deal is on track.

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00:03A rare look inside a fast attack submarine.
00:06This is the control room on a Virginia class submarine.
00:09This is where we operate the submarine from.
00:11The USS Colorado hosting 160 sailors, including five Australians.
00:16How do I like working with Australians on board?
00:18They're great.
00:19So it's a bunch of highly talented and competent sailors and officers.
00:24And some unexpected features.
00:26The Xbox controller, this is actually what we use to operate our periscopes right now.
00:32From Pearl Harbour to Perth, USS Colorado reached Garden Island on Tuesday for scheduled maintenance.
00:38The first US submarine to be stationed in WA from next year.
00:43Fleet Base West commander says the arrival of this submarine is the clearest signal of how
00:48much progress has been made in the AUKUS journey.
00:51It is a clear demonstration of the commitment of our AUKUS partners towards
00:56Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines.
01:00The Australian workforce developing and testing its own capability.
01:04This year's work package is more complex than previous efforts, including sonar dome inspections,
01:09main ballast tank and towed array work, electrical maintenance and a range of other repairs and inspections.
01:15USS Colorado will remain at HMAS Sterling for a month before returning late next year.
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