Virginia-class submarines
Coverage of Virginia-class submarines in the Nexus archive.
- Australia is the victim of an AUKUS ‘bait and switch’
Australia will receive three second-hand Virginia-class, nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S. under a revised AUKUS agreement, replacing the original plan. The change has sparked accusations of a 'bait and switch' in Canberra.
- 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.
- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul contract for the USS Boise submarine due to cost overruns and strategic reassessment, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. This decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.
- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul of the USS Boise submarine due to escalating costs and limited strategic value, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.