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$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines

$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines

By Keiran Smith
The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact.

Leaping Into the Unknown: AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines 

Leaping Into the Unknown: AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines 

By Richard Maude
The plan announced on Monday is ambitious, massively expensive, and laden with risk far exceeding anything Australia has attempted before. 
Contract Awarded for US Submarines’ Expanded Launch Capacity

Contract Awarded for US Submarines’ Expanded Launch Capacity

By Steven Stashwick
New Virginia-class module triples cruise missile payload and enables future weapons.

US Pacific Command Needs More Submarines as Navy Struggles to Maintain Force

US Pacific Command Needs More Submarines as Navy Struggles to Maintain Force

By Steven Stashwick
Years of maintenance shortfalls have left subs tied to piers as China’s fleet expands.

Australia’s Submarines: The US Option

Australia’s Submarines: The US Option

By David Hamon and Christine M. Leah
Why leasing U.S. boats might be Canberra’s best option.

China’s Nuclear Submarine Distraction

China’s Nuclear Submarine Distraction

By Robert Potter
Appearing to be powerful can sometimes distract from building the capability that generates power.

How Many Attack Submarines Does the United States Need?

How Many Attack Submarines Does the United States Need?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy may face a critical shortfall in Virginia-class boats in the next decade.
China’s Underwater A2/AD Strategy

China’s Underwater A2/AD Strategy

By Harry Kazianis
New research suggests China is deploying a fixed ocean-floor acoustic arrays system for anti-submarine warfare.

America’s Undersea Advantage is Eroding

America’s Undersea Advantage is Eroding

With the U.S. Navy’s diminishing submarines and outdated armaments, the undersea balance in Asia is changing.

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