Dossier
SSN-AUKUS
Coverage of SSN-AUKUS in the Nexus archive.
- Australia starts ‘high-risk’ life extension of its submarine fleet
Australia has initiated a high-risk life-extension program for its Collins-class submarines, facing delays and criticism from auditors. The A$11 billion project aims to bridge capability gaps until new Virginia-class and AUKUS submarines arrive in the 2030s and 2040s, but auditors warn of poor planning and value-for-money concerns.