Allies target early AUKUS milestones to keep 20-year plan on track. PART TWO

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Australia to upgrade HMAS Stirling by 2027.
2. U.S. to sell Australia 3-5 Virginia-class subs.
3. U.S. invested $2.3 billion, adding $1.6 billion more.
4. Australia to make parts for AUKUS nuclear subs.
5. SSN-AUKUS design ready next year; boats in 15 years.
6. Propulsion blends British and American tech.
7. Most weapon systems are American-made.
8. U.K. starts production this decade; Australia follows.
9. U.K.'s pace to guide Australia.
10. Lawmaker issues remain.

References

• See: SUBMARINES & AUKUS—01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • 01: AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact 
  • 02: Allies target early AUKUS milestones to keep 20-year plan on track 
  • 03: The US Navy is spending billions to stabilize vendors. Will it work?
• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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