Australia Could Push To Acquire Retired US Navy Los Angeles Class Nuclear Submarines
Ex-Prime Minister floats using retired U.S. or U.K. nuclear submarines to bridge the gap until Australian-built ones can enter service.
Ex-Prime Minister floats using retired U.S. or U.K. nuclear submarines to bridge the gap until Australian-built ones can enter service.
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.