US to sell 3 used nuclear submarines to Australia in deal - Taipei Times

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Australia, the US and the UK said that they support the decision, which would simplify operational and maintenance needs, and supply chain management

AFP, SINGAPORE

Australia would only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the US as part of an agreement to “streamline” the AUKUS deal, with Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles yesterday branding the move as a “cost-effective” measure.The two nations — together with the third partner in their security pact, the UK — met at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defense officials and experts from about 45 countries.Under the 2021 AUKUS deal, Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called “Virginia-class” nuclear-powered submarines from the US within 15 years.

Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles speaks to the press during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore yesterday.