US EditionU.S. to Review AUKUS as Part of Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda
- The Pentagon launched a review in 2025 of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal involving the US, Australia, and the UK to ensure alignment with the America First agenda.
- This review responds to concerns about US submarine production rates and fleet readiness amid pressures from China, with key advisor Elbridge Colby leading the effort.
- Under the deal, Australia plans to buy up to five Virginia-class nuclear subs starting in the 2030s, while Britain and Australia will co-develop a new class from 2040 onward.
- Defence Minister Marles highlighted that AUKUS will enhance defence manufacturing and create numerous jobs, emphasizing the need to increase the rates of production and maintenance.
- The review's outcome will affect US fleet size and regional deterrence, highlighting the need for allied defense spending growth and industrial base strengthening.
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A US review of a nuclear submarine deal with Australia has raised concerns over the future of the...
Pentagon questions AUKUS Submarine deal as costs, delays mount
The Trump administration is reviewing the AUKUS security pact, a cornerstone trilateral agreement signed in 2021, aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. The pact’s centerpiece — a plan to help Australia build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines — has drawn heavy investment and sparked geopolitical tensions. Now, U.S. allies and defense officials are watching closely to see whether the review signals a potential pul…
It caused a stir when the US, UK and Australia joined forces on a comprehensive agreement to develop nuclear submarines. But now the Americans are creating uncertainty about it.
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