Australia plans to purchase up to five Virginia nuclear submarines from the US as part of the AUKUS project. It has been reported ReutersHe cites sources in the US administration.
The Sydney Morning Herald previously announced that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will go To reach an agreement on the construction of nuclear submarines in the United States.
The Australian prime minister, his British counterpart Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden will meet in the US next week as part of the cooperation under the military alliance of the three countries, AUKUS. According to the publication, Australia’s submarine plans are expected to be announced after the meeting, which will cost at least $100 billion.
Prior to this, the Australian government will buy The United States has extended-range AGM-88E anti-radar guided missiles.