Unlike conventional submarines, which are generally considered helpful for defensive purposes, the ability of a nuclear-powered submarine to go long distances, at a higher speed, without being detected gives a nation the ability to protect its interests far from its shores. The three signatories to the AUKUS deal have made it clear though, that their aim is not to arm the new subs with nuclear weapons. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)Ĭhina has nuclear-powered submarines, as well as submarines that can launch nuclear missiles. Biden participates in a videoconference with Morrison and Johnson, from the White House in Washington on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. While the US and Britain have had the capability for decades, Australia has never had an n-sub. The nuclear-powered submarines will give Australia naval heft in the Pacific, where China has been particularly aggressive. This will include an intense examination of what we need to do to exercise our nuclear stewardship responsibilities here in Australia,” he said.
“Over the next 18 months, we will work together to seek to determine the best way forward to achieve this. The first major initiative of AUKUS, Morrison said, would be to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for Australia.
What is the agreement announced on Thursday?Īustralia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the “new enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States”, named “AUKUS”, will be a “partnership where our technology, our scientists, our industry, our defence forces are all working together to deliver a safer and more secure region that ultimately benefits all”.
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