AUKUS: unrealistic and likely to die
By Hugh White*
The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary...
Why the US will no spike AUKUS
By John Blaxland*
There’s a degree of nervousness in Australia about the Pentagon's announcement that it will review the massive AUKUS agreement between the United...
AUKUS: trouble yes; undertaker no
By Allan Behm*
Now that the US has effectively made the decision for us, Australia could plan and build the submarines it needs.
Most of us...
AUKUS review is routine, not fundamental
By Jennifer Parker*
News that the US Department of Defence has launched an AUKUS review has Canberra’s defence circles in overdrive, with familiar critics already...
US to review AUKUS submarine deal
The United States has launched a snap review of the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, just before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a...
First submarine uncrewed launch and retrieval
According to information published on the Facebook account of the U.S. Commander of Submarine Forces on May 30, 2025, the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS...
Getting nuclear missile on Virginia-class subs
The “greatest risk” for the Navy’s planned fiscal 2034 delivery of the nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) is integrating it onboard Virginia-class submarines...
RN’s first uncrewed submarine
On 16 May the Royal Navy unveiled its first uncrewed submarine – paving the way for how the UK could operate in the underwater...
Why does Australia need submarines?
By Peter Briggs*
Why submarines? The submarine’s most fundamental, key feature is its stealth. A well-handled, submarine is able to operate without causing fuss, in...
Canada’s sub replacement problem
Canada, has the most extensive coastline in the world, with some 151,000 miles. And in an ever-changing political landscape, the country is woefully short...