AUKUS Partners Advance Submarine Plans and Joint Capabilities
The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom are pursuing submarine development and advanced-capability work through their trilateral agreement.
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The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom are working toward SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for the Australian and British navies, while the agreement also covers a planned transfer of Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
Key details
- AUKUS brings together the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.
- The United States agreed to sell Australia at least three Virginia-class submarines during the 2030s.
- Under Pillar II, the partners cooperate on developing and fielding advanced military capabilities.
- U.S. Pacific Fleet submarine forces commander Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh said implementation plans were on schedule, with some areas ahead of schedule.
Why it matters
AUKUS combines plans for submarine capability with joint work on advanced military technologies. Its two pillars give the partners distinct areas of cooperation, from submarine development to broader capability projects.
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