Australia announces acquisition of long-lead items for AUKUS nuclear propulsion systems

The Australian (Prime Minister Albanese) Government has announced a $310 million payment for the acquisition of long‑lead items from the United Kingdom to support Australia’s future sovereign conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine capability (SSN-AUKUS). Australian Ministry of Defense press release Today’s announcement will directly support the manufacture of critical components for nuclear‑powered submarines which will be built ... The post Australia announces acquisition of long-lead items for AUKUS nuclear propulsion systems appeared first on Naval News.