Australia To Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, Will Get At Least Eight Nuclear Submarines
Australia’s new missile and submarine purchase plans are part of concerted efforts to counter China’s increasing military might.
Australia’s new missile and submarine purchase plans are part of concerted efforts to counter China’s increasing military might.
The United States and the United Kingdom will assist Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine plans as part of a new trilateral defense pact.
The costly refurbishment comes as the government confirms its new submarines won’t be fully combat-ready until 2054.
The plan to introduce 12 new and highly advanced Attack class submarines is running into political and financial flak.