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Would you buy a used submarine from Pete Hegseth? First, a history lesson

Australia’s record of buying used naval boats is chequered, to say the least. Its decision to acquire three second-hand nuclear-powered submarines carries real risks.

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Would you buy a used submarine from Pete Hegseth? First, a history lesson

Australia’s record of buying used naval boats is chequered, to say the least. Its decision to acquire three second-hand nuclear-powered submarines carries real risks.

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smh.com.au4 g fa

Defence boss says Australia always wanted only second-hand US submarines

Former cabinet minister Ed Husic said there was a “general disquiet” within the Labor movement about AUKUS as he called for a rethink of the pact.

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sbs.com.au3 g fa

'Paid for a Porsche, got a compact two-seater': Is this AUKUS' hidden cost?

Experts say used submarines don't change Australia's AUKUS goals, but critics think we're getting ripped off.

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news.com.au5 g fa

Defence expert issues warning call after Australia ditches submarine plans

Australia will buy three used Virginia-class submarines instead of mixing new units, cutting training and maintenance costs through fleet uniformity. This accelerates deployment and bridges to indigenous SSN-AUKUS production in the late 2030s.

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afr.com3 g fa

Morrison says second-hand sub switch strengthens AUKUS

The former prime minister also dismissed recent criticism of the nuclear-powered submarine project as coming from predictable quarters.

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theguardian.com4 g fa

‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

Aukus pact at risk: US production (1.1–1.2/year) misses 2.33/year target; Australia accepts secondhand subs, delays 2032 delivery. Geopolitical lesson: tech supply deals hinge on political continuity—transactional administrations dissolve long-term commitments.

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Timeline cronologica

1. lunedì 1 giugno 2026·news.com.au
   

   Defence expert issues warning call after Australia ditches submarine plans

   A naval defence expert has called for calm after critics trashed Canberra’s plan to buy three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the United States.

2. martedì 2 giugno 2026·smh.com.au
   

   Defence boss says Australia always wanted only second-hand US submarines

   Former cabinet minister Ed Husic said there was a “general disquiet” within the Labor movement about AUKUS as he called for a rethink of the pact.

3. martedì 2 giugno 2026·theguardian.com
   

   ‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

   Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023

4. mercoledì 3 giugno 2026·sbs.com.au
   

   Caucus raucous over AUKUS as Labor backbencher casts doubt on submarines

   Australia was to receive a mix of new and used submarines. Now, it will only get used ones.

5. mercoledì 3 giugno 2026·sbs.com.au
   

   'Paid for a Porsche, got a compact two-seater': Is this AUKUS' hidden cost?

   Experts say used submarines don't change Australia's AUKUS goals, but critics think we're getting ripped off.

6. mercoledì 3 giugno 2026·afr.com
   

   Morrison says second-hand sub switch strengthens AUKUS

   The former prime minister also dismissed recent criticism of the nuclear-powered submarine project as coming from predictable quarters.

7. mercoledì 3 giugno 2026·smh.com.au
   

   Scott Morrison backs new AUKUS plan, urges Australia not to ‘surrender’ to doubt

   The Defence Department boss, navy chief and senior ministers said it was always Australia’s preference to acquire second-hand submarines from the US.

8. giovedì 4 giugno 2026·theage.com.au
   

   Would you buy a used submarine from Pete Hegseth? First, a history lesson

   Australia’s record of buying used naval boats is chequered, to say the least. Its decision to acquire three second-hand nuclear-powered submarines carries real risks.