Crew members are seen onboard the USS North Carolina, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN-777) at HMAS Stirling Naval Base on Garden Island south of Perth, Western Australia, Monday, August 7, 2023. Source: AAP / Richard Wainright
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.
