UK lawmaker report warns AUKUS under threat from ‘shortcomings and failings’
Findings also claim that the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines have been “stretched” to, or "even beyond," their limits.
US sinking of Iranian navy ship stirs controversy in Australia, India
Australia has confirmed that three of its sailors were on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine when it struck the Iranian frigate, though Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied that they took part in the action.
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Gaucher takes over submarine ‘czar’ role, overseeing Virginia, Columbia-class production
Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher is now the Pentagon's first submarine 'czar.'
Australia invests $2.75 billion in AUKUS submarine yard
"South Australia is at the centre of one of the most significant defence undertakings in our history," Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas said in a press release.
China to once again dominate the headlines: 2026 preview for the Indo-Pacific
China will almost certainly dominate the defense and security headlines in the coming months, as tensions continue to simmer in the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
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Hegseth, counterparts praise AUKUS ‘commitment’ after Pentagon review
“The reviews are done. It's time to deliver,” said John Healey, the UK’s Secretary of State for Defense.
Lockheed’s Aussie arm makes pitch to sustain combat system on future Australian Virginia-class submarines
One Lockheed executive argued the company has scores of workers available for the job after a different sub program was scrapped in favor of the American boats.
Four defense primes team up to pitch development of SSN-AUKUS combat system
BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales said they would work collaboratively to design a tri-national command system as a "shared solution for Australia and the UK which builds on General Dynamics' existing AN/BYG-1 system" used by the US.
Trump: US to share nuclear sub tech with S. Korea, build boats in Philly
The prospect of South Korea building its submarines in the United States would raise a litany of questions for the American maritime industrial base.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Trump backs AUKUS deal, pushing to expedite sub delivery to Australia
Navy Secretary John Phelan said the ongoing review is designed to make the original deal “better," to clear up some of the “ambiguity” and be a “win-win for everybody.”
Official signals changes to Taiwan military aid, potential AUKUS alterations
DoD's John Noh appeared before lawmakers, as they voiced concerns over America's Indo-Pacific stance.
Australia commits to $8 billion investment towards naval shipbuilding, AUKUS prep
More broadly Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles pledged to continue to increase defence spending to record levels to deliver the capabilities Australia needs.
Why it matters that DoD quit on a defense forum in Australia
The “cancellation of this dialogue is disappointing and counterproductive for alliance interests,” Rory Medcalf, head of the Australian National University’s National Security College, said. “It is in the interests of both countries that such dialogues resume as soon as possible.”