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Australia pledges $2.7 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard construction
The Australian government has committed an additional $2.7 billion towards building a shipyard dedicated to constructing nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS agreement with the United State...
Australia unveils initial $2.8 billion for new nuclear submarines facility
The Australian government has announced an initial budget allocation of nearly $2.8 billion for the construction and infrastructure development of a new facility dedicated to its ambitious nuclear sub...
Australia unveils initial US$2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facility
The Australian government has announced an initial investment of $2.8 billion for the establishment of a new facility dedicated to building nuclear-powered submarines in collaboration with the United ...
Australia unveils initial $2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facility
Under the AUKUS agreement, Australia has allocated an initial $2.8 billion towards establishing a new facility intended to support advanced submarine acquisition from the United States and cooperation...
Britain’s submarine challenges do not spell AUKUS failure
In early 2026, concerns about Britain's ability to fulfill its obligations under AUKUS for delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Australia are making headlines again. Former Royal Navy admiral and ...
$348,000,000,000 and Sinking: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class Submarine Fiasco
The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class submarine program faces significant challenges including manpower shortages at shipyards, delays from suppliers, and the concurrent demand for Virginia class submarines....
Records Broken: Russia’s K-222 ‘Titanium’ Nuclear Submarine Was the Fastest Sub Ever
The Soviet Union built the K-222 Papa-class submarine, which prioritized speed over stealth and was designed to outrun U.S. anti-submarine forces after missile launches, achieving a top speed of 44.7 ...
How To Sink a $3,000,000,000 Nuclear Submarine: Leave A Hatch Open
India's first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arihant, experienced a significant accident in 2017 when seawater flooded a propulsion-area compartment while the boat was docked. This o...
Uncovered Hatches Caused a New U.S. Navy Nuclear Attack Submarine To Sink At Dock
The USS Guitarro (SSN-665), a Sturgeon-class nuclear submarine, sank at its dock in May 1969 due to 'culpable negligence' during construction at Mare Island. The incident occurred because two separate...
11 Years Of Waiting for Repairs: The Navy Has A Nuclear Attack Submarine ‘Trapped in Port’
The USS Boise (SSN-764), a Los Angeles-class submarine, has been operationally unavailable since 2015 due to maintenance delays. A recent $1.2 billion contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries aims ...
Demonstrating commitment and reducing risk: a British SSN heads to Australia
A UK nuclear attack submarine (SSN) is scheduled to visit Perth, underscoring Britain's dedication to the AUKUS alliance despite challenges in deploying its submarines....