Why Australia wants nuclear-powered submarines Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines described as ‘the single biggest leap’ ever in Australia’s defence capabilities. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2023
China’s blast for Australia – AUKUS ‘hurts peace and stability’ China has accused Australia of "planting a time bomb" for its Indo-Pacific peace as details of the $370 billion AUKUS deal emerged. The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023
Progress in detection tech could render submarines useless by the 2050s. What does it mean for the AUKUS pact? Speaking at a summit in San Diego on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a decades-long strategy to deliver the most costly defence project in Australia’s history. The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023
Rishi Sunak: Our new generation of nuclear attack submarines will keep oceans free The UK, US and Australia will work together "keeping our oceans free" with a new generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines, Rishi… The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
AUKUS submarine deal tipped to create more than 8,000 SA jobs, first local vessel by early 2040s South Australia is set to become the "home of Australian nuclear-powered submarine construction", with an estimated workforce of at least 8,000 needed to build AUKUS subs and shipbuilding facilities over 30 years, according to the federal government. ABC News · Mar 13, 2023
Aukus nuclear submarine deal loophole prompts proliferation fears Scheme allowing nuclear materials in Australian submarines worries experts about precedent of safeguard removal The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
Nuclear submarine pact will allow US, UK, Australia to deploy force ‘anywhere in the world’ Rishi Sunak said the UK, US and Australia had agreed ‘the most significant multilateral defence partnership in generations’ at trilateral meeting in San Diego Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023
‘Face the future’: Albanese reveals details of $368b AUKUS deal Rishi Sunak has hailed the AUKUS agreement as the most significant defence deal in generations, as he joined Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden. The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023
Aukus sub deal will help maintain security and keep oceans free, Sunak says Rishi Sunak said the UK, US and Australia had agreed ‘the most significant multilateral defence partnership in generations’. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
‘Danger, disorder and division’: defence review refresh sees a more hostile world Reworking of policy marks Britain’s changed view of its position in light of tilt to authoritarianism and volatility The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
Britain could DOUBLE its number of nuclear subs under new pact with US and Australia Rishi Sunak unveils plans for the Royal Navy to acquire new attack submarines under Aukus defence deal to replace UK's existing seven-vessel fleet Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023
Biden is selling U.S. nuclear submarines to Australia to counter China President Biden and the prime ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom met at a U.S. naval base in San Diego to mp out their strategy for the Pacific. WEKU · Mar 13, 2023
Aukus: nuclear submarines deal will cost Australia up to $368bn ‘Rotational forces’ of US and UK nuclear-powered submarines set to visit Australia from 2027 as part of landmark pact The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023
Australian nuclear submarine program to cost up to $368b as AUKUS details unveiled in the US Australia’s nuclear submarine program will cost up to $368 billion over the next three decades, with confirmation that the federal government will buy at least three American-manufactured nuclear submarines. ABC News · Mar 13, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 Size of UK’s nuclear submarine fleet could double under Aukus plans First of new vessels expected to be seaworthy by the end of 2030s, with Australia receiving theirs in early 2040s
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023 Australia, US and UK unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans Leaders meet 18 months after US-UK-Australia security pact was established to counter China in Asia Pacific.
ABC News · Mar 13, 2023 Peter Dutton offers to support budget cuts needed to fund AUKUS program Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has offered bipartisan support to pass budget savings the Albanese government will need to fund the massive submarine program.
The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023 Peter Dutton flags support for budget cuts to fund AUKUS submarines deal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has flagged the Liberals' support for possible budget cuts to help cover the cost of AUKUS.
The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023 Albanese ready for new dawn on defence, as Rudd reveals government anxiety Anthony Albanese will reveal key details about the future of Australia’s defence force in America as his predecessor reveals the government's anxiety about tensions between China and the US.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 Peter Dutton says Coalition would support NDIS cuts to pay for Aukus submarines Liberal leader offers bipartisan backing for ‘sustainable’ savings for the next generation defence scheme
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 Labour’s attempt to block illegal migration bill defeated in Commons – as it happened Opposition amendment to stop the government barring small boat arrivals claiming asylum defeated by 312 votes to 249
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 Australia faces looming nuclear skills challenge to support Aukus submarines Pact with US and UK poses challenge to educate, train and recruit necessary personnel, experts say
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 Afternoon Update: Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps Oscars; UAP senator defends working in real estate; and North Korea test-fires missiles Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s multiverse fantasy has dominated this year’s Oscars, winning best picture and six other awards, including best actress award for Michelle Yeoh
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 Aukus: 10 things we need to know about Australia’s nuclear submarine program From cost to expertise, many questions are yet to be answered amid the fanfare of the plan’s announcement
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Biden to announce Australia submarine deal in San Diego President Joe Biden is set to meet with two of America's closest allies to announce that Australia will purchase U.S.-manufactured, nuclear-powered attack submarines to modernize its fleet