‘Monumental step’: Aus-US subs deal finally sealed
The US Congress has agreed to sell its nuclear submarines to another country for the first time, giving the green light to the AUKUS pact with historic new laws.
The AUKUS a landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia, which was announced to share military technology and boost combined military strength in the Asia-Pacific region.
The US Congress has agreed to sell its nuclear submarines to another country for the first time, giving the green light to the AUKUS pact with historic new laws.
Australia will buy up to five Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US to be delivered in the 2030s.
Australia and the US have taken the first step towards a major missile and rocket project, as Australian manufacturing will get a lift as part of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Despite Franco-Australian relations hitting rock bottom after the AUKUS pact was established, the bilateral relationship appears to have turned a new page with a new deal signed-off.
Scott Morrison says his government did everything US President Joe Biden asked of it ahead of a historic military alliance.
Anthony Albanese has labelled the view of one former prime minister as “wrong” – and he has support from an unlikely corner.
Australia will counter China’s expansion in the Pacific with cutting-edge unmanned submarines and upgraded missiles.
Cheap unmanned submarines may help Australia’s underwater defence deterrent but it’s a short-term fix for a long-term problem, writes Charles Miranda.
Scott Morrison has been forced to clarify comments that appeared to suggest Adelaide may lose the building work for nuclear-powered submarines.
Revelations of how much was wasted on the aborted French deal should trigger the end to Australia’s “shocking” history of bungling big contracts, the Senate hopeful says.
Concerns are growing that the AUKUS nuclear submarines will not be built locally, while experts are calling for clarity over a long-term industry plan.
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has hit out at the Today host Karl Stefanovic for being “provocative” as questions linger over a government deal.
Australia’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be based in one of three east coast locations with two NSW port towns on the short-list.
New data shows just how long it will take for SA’s defence industry to reach the soaring heights once promised with the French.
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