Australia AUKUS submarine programme

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

   AUKUS allies boost undersea defence operations

   AUKUS partners expand undersea defence: the US will base a submarine force in Australia from 2027 and the UK, US and Australia tested unmanned systems to protect critical undersea infrastructure.

2. 6 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Australia boosts AUKUS submarine funding with $3.2 bn investment

   Australia pledged an extra US$3.2 bn (AU$4.6 bn) for its AUKUS nuclear‑submarine program, expanding the Osborne shipyard and targeting up to 10,000 jobs.

3. 21 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Australia calls for stronger AUKUS defence after Chinese missile test

   China’s missile test in the Pacific spurred Australian officials to highlight gaps in air‑missile defence around the AUKUS hub at HMAS Stirling and push for rapid upgrades ahead of US‑UK submarine rotations.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Australian Senator Raff Ciccone Defends AUKUS Submarine Deal

   Senator Raff Ciccone defended Australia’s AUKUS submarine deal, calling critics nostalgic and urging action on the three US‑built submarines.

5. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Australian defence minister warns of growing undersea cable sabotage threat

   Australia’s defence minister warns that rising sabotage of undersea cables—vital for 95% of internet traffic—poses a global security threat, citing recent cuts near Vietnam, the Baltic Sea and Taiwan Strait.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   UK Defence Secretary resigns; Australia says AUKUS submarine pact unchanged

   UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over funding; Australia says AUKUS submarine pact remains unaffected despite $368 bn cost and production delays.

7. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   US Navy establishes AUKUS submarine support hub in Western Australia

   The US Navy has opened Naval Support Activity Stirling at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, to support the AUKUS Submarine Rotational Force‑West and a re‑established Submarine Squadron 3, providing services for

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Australia Launches Public Inquiry into AUKUS Submarine Pact as UK Defence Secretary Resigns

   Australia has launched a public inquiry into the costly AUKUS submarine pact, while the UK's Defence Secretary resigned, casting doubt on continued British support for the agreement.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Australian Greens Senator David Shoebridge challenges AUKUS and China sea‑lane threat

   Greens Senator David Shoebridge says Australia is too small to defend distant sea lanes, criticises AUKUS nuclear submarines and warns against a warpath with the US over China, as the US offers three used subs.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Australia‑New Zealand Leaders Meet as Australia Presses Ahead with AUKUS Submarine Deal

    Albanese and Luxon meet to deepen Australia‑New Zealand ties while Australia pushes ahead with the AUKUS nuclear submarine purchase, despite Greens warnings of US‑China conflict risks.

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia Flags Concerns Over Revised AUKUS Submarine Deal

    Australia says AUKUS will deliver three second‑hand Virginia‑class submarines, prompting Labor MP Ed Husic to demand a “Plan B” and a public inquiry over reduced capability and US delays.

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Australia to receive three used US Virginia‑class nuclear submarines under AUKUS amendment

    Australia will obtain three used US Virginia‑class nuclear submarines under a revised AUKUS deal, simplifying acquisition and cutting costs, announced at the Shangri‑La Dialogue.

13. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    Australia to receive at least three US Virginia‑class nuclear submarines under streamlined Aukus deal

    Australia will acquire at least three US Virginia‑class nuclear submarines under a streamlined AUKUS deal, costing up to $235 bn over 30 years and simplifying procurement to three service‑ready boats.

14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    AUKUS launches submarine drone program to protect undersea cables

    The US, UK and Australia announced an AUKUS-led program to develop unmanned submarine drones to protect critical undersea cables and pipelines, with operational capability targeted for 2027.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia defends AUKUS submarine programme, rejects alternative plans

    Australia’s defence minister and incoming defence chief reject a “plan B” for submarines, urging commitment to the AUKUS programme despite political and production challenges.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Port Kembla still under review for AUKUS nuclear submarine base, NSW says

    NSW officials say no decision yet on Port Kembla as AUKUS nuclear submarine base, despite calls to rule it out.

17. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia weighs long-range bomber option amid AUKUS defense debate

    Australia's opposition calls for evaluating long-range bombers as the AUKUS defense debate raises concerns about submarine plans.