AUKUS: What will nuclear-powered submarines mean for Australia?

In this photo provided by U.S. Navy, the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returns to U.S. Naval Base in Guam, Aug. 19, 2021. Source: US Navy Office of Information

Australia signed a security pact with the US and the UK. The pact will enable Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. Why is nuclear-powered submarines deal important to Australia? R.Sathyanathan compiles the information and presents it to our listeners. Produced by RaySel.

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Published 19 September 2021 9:09pm

Updated 19 September 2021 9:25pm

By Raysel

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Australia signed a security pact with the US and the UK. The pact will enable Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. Why is nuclear-powered submarines deal important to Australia? R.Sathyanathan compiles the information and presents it to our listeners. Produced by RaySel.

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