Article #39434

France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal Source France 24 - World News
Description The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called "Virginia-class" nuclear-powered submarines from the United States within 15 years. 
Link https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260531-us-will-send-only-used-nuclear-submarines-to-australia-under-amended-aukus-defence-deal Published At 2026-05-31 04:00:44 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-05-31 04:38:19 Updated At 2026-05-31 04:38:19