AUKUS: Australia to Get Nuclear Submarines

On 13th March, 2023, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States agreed under the AUKUS partnership to bolster cooperation in areas such as defense, technology, and cyber security.

Key Points

  • The partnership aims to strengthen Australia's naval capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region in response to China's ambitions.
  • The United States will sell Australia three US Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines built by General Dynamics, with an option for Australia to buy two more if needed. This will be a valuable addition to Australia's naval strength.
  • The project will culminate in the development and production of a new submarine class called SSN-AUKUS, which ....
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