Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia

3rd June 2026 at 9:54am Aukus was launched in 2021 as Australia’s route into the nuclear-powered submarine club.  Five years on, it is being tested by second-hand US submarines, unresolved nuclear waste plans and a public inquiry asking whether the pact serves Australia’s interests. The agreement with the UK and US is designed to giveContinue reading “Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia”

Australia’s nuclear sub fleet to be built on used US boats under revised AUKUS plan

June 1, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Australia is set to receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS agreement, replacing an earlier plan that envisaged a mix of new-build and in-service boats as Canberra works toward establishing its first conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability. Australia, the United States and the United KingdomContinue reading “Australia’s nuclear sub fleet to be built on used US boats under revised AUKUS plan”

AUKUS: Collaborative efforts with Japan to enhance Indo-Pacific security https://ift.tt/sOqClFU

8th April 2024 at 5:48pm UK and Australian Navy on a bilateral exercise (Picture: Royal Navy) The AUKUS alliance, consisting of Australia, the UK, and the US, is set to expand its collaborative efforts by initiating consultations with other nations. In a joint statement, Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, andContinue reading “AUKUS: Collaborative efforts with Japan to enhance Indo-Pacific security https://ift.tt/sOqClFU”