SUBMARINES & AUKUS—01: COLLECTION | The Runway

A collection of articles about or related to submarines, including articles about AUKUS.

AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, announced in 2021. Under this pact, Australia is to develop a nuclear submarine capability.

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AUKUS submarine deal gets a boost in US Congress

In a rare bipartisan approach, Democrat and Republican leaders in the

Air & Space Power

The Strange Submarine Saga: Strategy and Nightmares

Submarines have long been regarded as an essential strategic strike asset but getting the right boat at the right price and on time is a challenge.

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Second-hand Japanese boats could rapidly expand Australia’s submarine force

This Dec 21 ASPI article argues that because it might take until 2040 before Australia acquires nuclear submarines, buying second-hand Japanese submarines might be worth exploring as an interim step.

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Port Kembla the 'obvious choice' for nuclear submarine base, Liberal Senator says

Tim Fernandez discusses the advantages of building the next submarine base at Port Kembla.

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AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France

France is an influential player in the Indo-Pacific; therefore, Australia and the USA must rebuild their relationship with France.

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The “X-Factor” in Columbia-Class Submarine Design

Reduced drag, better manoeuvrability and quieter operation are just some of the design improvements of the Columbia-class submarine.

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US and UK begin jostling to supply Australia with nuclear submarine fleet

Now that Australia has decided to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, the next step is to decide which one to build.

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What is AUKUS and what is it not?

This report argues that AUKUS is a technology accelerator to shift the military balance in the Indo Pacific without competing against the QUAD or lessening the importance of ASEAN forums by the AUKUS members.

Defence scholarships boost nuclear and engineer workforce for AUKUS

The Australian government plans to offer scholarships to young people who want to be engineers or even nuclear scientists.

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South Korea presidential contender vows to seek nuclear-powered submarines, months after Australia's Aukus deal

If elected, South Korean presidential candidate vows to persuade the US to provide South Korea with nuclear-powered submarine technology.

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Australia can count on Vietnam to support AUKUS

Despite Vietnam’s apparent neutrality regarding AUKUS, the reality is that Vietnam is quietly supportive of anything likely to maintain the continuity of the international rules-based order.

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Why is southeast Asia so concerned about AUKUS and Australia’s plans for nuclear submarines?

Australia needs to be sensitive and needs to manage its relationships with ASEAN due to the new AUKUS agreement.

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Why is southeast Asia so concerned about AUKUS and Australia’s plans for nuclear submarines?

Australia needs to be sensitive and needs to manage its relationships with ASEAN due to the new AUKUS agreement.

Military History

We Have Things to Say about Russia’s Titanium Submarines (The U.S. Navy Has None)

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union tried to improve its submarine capability by building seven fast (41 knots), deep-diving titanium submarines—however, they were not a success.

AUKUS will deliver the potent military Australia needs: Marles

Defence Minister Richard Marles strongly backs the AUKUS-inspired nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) project, including developing the industrial base and highly trained workforce to make that happen.