After 18 months of anticipation, the covers over AUKUS are finally off. Australia will build eight new nuclear-powered submarines, dubbed the SSN AUKUS, by combining technology from both the United States and United Kingdom.
The new subs will be fitted with a vertical missile launch system, similar to those on US Virginia class submarines, giving it the ability to hit targets on land with Tomahawk or similar missiles. The rotational deployments would “help develop the workforce Australia is going to need to build and maintain its fleet”, said US President Joe Biden.in the 2030’s that will be commanded by Australian officers. Mr Albanese has confirmed Australia will buy at least three Virginia-class boats.
During the first decade of expenditure, the government estimates it will spend $50-$58 billion on the AUKUS submarine program. This is more than double what the French designed submarine was going to cost.
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