US EditionUS Reaffirms Commitment to Supplying Australia with Advanced Nuclear Submarines Under AUKUS
- The U.S. Is increasing its submarine presence in Australia with the Virginia-class USS Minnesota being a precursor to four submarines at a Western Australian naval base by 2027 under the AUKUS agreement.
- Approximately 50-80 U.S. Navy personnel will arrive at HMAS Stirling base, currently being upgraded for the Submarine Rotational Force West, with numbers expected to rise significantly in two years.
- U.S. Officials stated that the AUKUS partnership will provide Australia with advanced nuclear-powered submarines, essential for regional defense against rising Chinese capabilities.
- Concerns about the AUKUS partnership have emerged from some Australian officials, urging a reassessment due to instability in U.S.-Australian relations under President Donald Trump.
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AUKUS & Indo-Pacific security: Experts discuss progress, challenges at Raisina Dialogue 2025
At Firstpost’s IdeasPod during the Raisina Dialogue 2025, experts highlighted AUKUS’s two pillars—nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and advanced capabilities like AI and quantum computing. The discussion covered political transitions, with optimism about continuity under Trump, AUKUS’s role in countering regional instability particularly amid China’s assertiveness.
Federal government facing renewed push to scrap AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal
The Federal Government is facing a renewed internal push to scrap the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal. Australia and the United States have steadily increased defence training and cooperation, but new tariffs have raised questions about the alliance.
US Nuclear Submarine Begins Scouting Around Australia as AUKUS Takes Shape
As the very first tactile steps are taken in Australia’s nuclear submarine deal with the United States, an Australian defence expert has reiterated the importance of defending the Indian Ocean against Beijing’s burgeoning might. The U.S. submarine presence in association with the AUKUS agreement is starting to come to fruition off the coast of Western Australia (WA). The Virginia-class USS Minnesota has been scouting out new territory during tra…
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