Australia to buy only secondhand nuclear subs from US in major Aukus switch – as it happened
Australia has announced a significant change in its submarine acquisition strategy under the Aukus pact, opting for only second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the US. Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed that the country will not receive any new submarines, which was initially expected. This decision aims to streamline the acquisition process and improve cost efficiencies amid challenges faced by US shipyards.
- ▪Australia will acquire only second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the US under the Aukus agreement.
- ▪The decision was announced by Defence Minister Richard Marles alongside US and UK counterparts.
- ▪This change aims to simplify supply chain management and maximize cost efficiencies.
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19.05 EDTAustralia to get no new, only old, Virginia-class submarines under AukusAustralia will no longer receive any new Virginia-class submarines from the US, with all three of the Aukus vessels to be second hand.The defence minister, Richard Marles, welcomed the new proposal alongside his US and UK counterparts yesterday.Australia had been expecting to receive a mix of old and new Virginia-class submarines for its own use in the early 2030s as it prepares to adopt nuclear-powered submarines.Marles announced the plan had changed in a joint statement on Saturday.
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