The US aims to build its own fleet of at least 60 nuclear-powered submarines but is struggling to meet its own needs. Photograph: Reuters
The Guardian: US senators urge Joe Biden not to sell ‘scarce’ nuclear submarines to Australia
Democrat and Republican lawmakers reportedly warned president that Aukus security pact could stress US submarine industrial base ‘to breaking point’
Two top US senators have urged president Joe Biden not to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, warning it would diminish US national security given the vessels are “scarce”.
The intervention confirms the US is under pressure not to sell its submarines before Australia is able to build its own as part of the Aukus alliance – meaning it could be decades before Australia gains nuclear submarines.
A spokesperson for the Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, played down the leak, saying “the optimal pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines is taking shape, and an announcement remains on track to be made in the first part of this year.”
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US Senators Urge President Biden Not To Sell Nuclear-Powered Submarines To Australia Since The US Navy Needs Them
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US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet -- ABC News Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'very confident' AUKUS deal will benefit all three countries, despite concerns raised in US -- ABC News Australia
Government confident in getting submarines despite deep US opposition -- 9 News
US Nuclear Submarines For Australia Hits Rough Waters; Canberra Confident of AUKUS Deal Despite Leaked Letters -- EurAsian Times
4 comments:
could expeand the shipyards or reopen one
Build a couple of bases in Aussie.. even make it a few states of America first
I don't see the issue since they will only ever be used defending Australian AND American interests
Australia considered buying nuclear-powered submarines from France, which could have saved money and avoided France’s rage at the existing $90bn project being scrapped. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/17/australia-considered-buying-nuclear-submarines-from-france-before-ditching-deal-peter-dutton-says
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