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ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld15 days ago
Australia to Buy Secondhand U.S. Submarines Under Aukus Pact
The Australian government announced it will purchase secondhand Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States instead of a mix of old and new vessels. The Greens party renewed calls to cancel the Aukus agreement, warning the purchase could draw Australia into a…
politics16 days ago
South Korea Announces Plan for Nuclear-Powered Submarines by Mid-2030s, Prompting US Policy Shift on Enrichment
Seoul announced plans to develop and construct nuclear-powered submarines domestically, using low-enriched uranium fuel, with the first vessel expected in about a decade.
Japan Timesworld4 days ago
South Korea Plans First Nuclear-Powered Submarine Launch by Mid-2030s
South Korean officials announced a program to develop and launch the country's first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s. The vessel will use low-enriched uranium fuel and be built domestically while maintaining the country's commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld33 days ago
Australia to Spend $11 Billion Upgrading Collins-Class Submarine Fleet
The federal government will spend $11 billion on upgrades to Australia's Collins-class submarine fleet. The program targets the ageing vessels currently in service.
nypost.comfinance38 days ago
Iran Announces Deployment of Small Submarines in Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian naval officer announced deployment of midget submarines in the Strait of Hormuz to target vessels passing through the critical waterway. The move comes amid heightened tensions following U.S. actions including a temporary escort operation for commercial ships.
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Breaking Defenseworld40 days ago
Australia Announces A$62.6 Billion Defense Budget for 2026-2027
The Australian government released its fiscal 2026-2027 budget allocating A$62.6 billion ($45.2 billion USD) to defense, a 6 percent increase from the previous year. The spending equals 2.02 percent of GDP with a target of 3 percent by 2033. The budget includes higher funding and…
theconversation.compolitics50 days ago
Former Official Recommends Australia Explore Leasing Submarines from Japan as AUKUS Backup
A former senior Australian defense official suggested leasing submarines from Japan as a contingency for potential issues with the AUKUS pact. This comes ahead of a meeting between the Australian and Japanese prime ministers focused on economic security and regional stability. Th…
South China Morning Postworld58 days ago
India and Germany Sign Defence Industrial Cooperation Road Map
India and Germany have signed a road map to deepen defence collaboration, including development and production. The agreement occurred during a visit by India's defence minister to Berlin. A separate submarine cooperation deal worth US$8 billion is expected to be finalized soon.
ibtimes.co.ukworld62 days ago
NATO Monitors Russian Submarine Activity in Underwater Operations
NATO forces are tracking a Russian submarine fleet operating deep under the sea. The monitoring involves ongoing surveillance efforts. These activities occur in a manner similar to naval operations during the Cold War period.
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