The trilateral AUKUS program aims to develop nuclear-powered submarines for the UK and Australia, expected to be operational by the mid-2030s, granting Australia access to an exclusive club of nations with such advanced naval capabilities.
However, Brazil, with French support, is likely to achieve this milestone first. Brazil’s Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) has progressed significantly, including the recent milestone of cutting steel for its first nuclear-powered submarine, Álvaro Alberto.
