Under the AUKUS framework, the United States agreed to provide Australia up to five Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines, with deliveries slated to begin as soon as 2032.
January 01, 2032
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Planned transfer and outfitting of U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines for use by the Royal Australian Navy.
Under the Aukus arrangement, Australia plans to acquire up to five U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines beginning in the early 2030s as an interim measure until a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines is developed by the alliance.
January 01, 2025
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The submarine acquisitions are described as an interim capability to bridge to future alliance-built nuclear-powered submarines.