Australian Nuclear Submarines

Australia is to become the only non-nuclear nation to have nuclear-propelled submarines which will be built in cooperation with the US and the UK.

It is the first initiative of a new enhanced trilateral security partnership announced by the leaders of the three nations in a joint statement today (16 September 2021).

The ANI has long followed the Australian submarine program with articles on progress with the replacement of the Collins Class submarine, including analysis and commentary on whether the decision to build diesel-electric submarines in Australia was the best solution; the costs of that decision; and the time it would take to deliver on it.

The Australian Naval Institute will continue to provide a range of reports, analysis and commentary.

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Job cuts at key AUKUS precinct

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BAE Systems Australia is cutting over 150 jobs at the Henderson precinct as defence work slows down...

BAE cuts Henderson staff by 150

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BAE Systems Australia is cutting more than 150 jobs at the Henderson precinct as defence work slows...

USS Connecticut to be ready in 2026

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The USS Connecticut, one of the U.S. Navy’s prized Seawolf class nuclear attack submarines, is set to...

UK envoy talks up AUKUS value

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The United Kingdom's top AUKUS envoy has backed Australia's "massive" contributions to the defence technology pact, saying...

HMS Astute heads for revamp

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The first chapter in the career of Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine HMS Astute is over. The second...

Babcock begins work on SSN-AUKUS

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Babcock has confirmed it has begun long-lead work on the UK’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines, with new...

Submarine powered by hydrogen

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The oceans are central to global geopolitics—and Spain has made its move. The Navy has deployed the...

Costly recycling of nuclear submarine

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Recycling nuclear submarines is costly and slow, with the UK and US facing decades-long backlogs and billions...

AUKUS: unrealistic and likely to die

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By Hugh White* The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS...

Why the US will no spike AUKUS

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By John Blaxland* There’s a degree of nervousness in Australia about the Pentagon's announcement that it will review...

AUKUS: trouble yes; undertaker no

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By Allan Behm* Now that the US has effectively made the decision for us, Australia could plan and...

AUKUS review is routine, not fundamental

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By Jennifer Parker* News that the US Department of Defence has launched an AUKUS review has Canberra’s defence...

US to review AUKUS submarine deal

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The United States has launched a snap review of the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, just before...

First submarine uncrewed launch and retrieval

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According to information published on the Facebook account of the U.S. Commander of Submarine Forces on May...

Getting nuclear missile on Virginia-class subs

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The “greatest risk” for the Navy’s planned fiscal 2034 delivery of the nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear...

RN’s first uncrewed submarine

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On 16 May the Royal Navy unveiled its first uncrewed submarine – paving the way for how...

Why does Australia need submarines?

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By Peter Briggs* Why submarines? The submarine’s most fundamental, key feature is its stealth. A well-handled, submarine is...

Canada’s sub replacement problem

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Canada, has the most extensive coastline in the world, with some 151,000 miles. And in an ever-changing...

A RAN first in nuclear training

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The first enlisted Australian sailors that could eventually crew American and Australian nuclear attack submarines graduated from...

US and Australian navy leaders on USS Montana

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The Director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. Bill Houston, who completed his Submarine Command...