AUKUS exemption to U.S. defense trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

The fourth service: How AUKUS is consuming the defence budget

Army. Air force. Navy … AUKUS? The nuclear submarine program could soon cost as much as, or more than, other branches of our military, experts say.

No contingency plan needed for AUKUS: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has ruled out the need for a contingency plan for the AUKUS partnership with the US...

AUKUS exemption to U.S. defense trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

The controls create hurdles to defense industry collaboration on U.S. Virginia-class sub production.

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn’t cover nuclear subs, officials say

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. controls on sensitive defence exports, relaxed for AUKUS partner Australia last year, still apply to submarines, creating hurdles to defence industry collaboration on U.S. Virginia-class sub production, officials and executives said. Whether the United States can overcome production delays to meet U.S. Navy targets is key to whether Australia can buy three Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines under …

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

By Kirsty Needham

Dollars and Decisions: Australia’s defence | The Australian Naval Institute

Spending on the AUKUS submarine program is draining funds for other military equipment, according to a new report by a group of defence experts. They said the Australian military is becoming dangerously dependent on the US and under President Trump, Australia should start hedging its bets to prepare for a less reliable ally. The report […]