Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

Santhosh Kumar 25/03/2024
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Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program mind map Recent News: Australia to operate two submarine classes Option for additional Virginia boats if SSN-AUKUS schedule falls behind Design "about 70 per cent mature" as of March 2023 Will use "evolved" version of AN/BYG1 Combat Management System When: First UK submarine delivery in late 2030s First Australian submarine delivery in early 2040s Why: To replace UK's Astute class and Australia's Collins class submarines Enhance national security Increase interoperability with US technology What Nuclear-powered fleet submarine Will incorporate US technology Propulsion plant systems and components Common vertical launch system and weapons High degree of commonality with Virginia class Sharing elements of propulsion plant, combat system, and weapons Non-nuclear weapon state under IAEA UK and US to provide nuclear material in welded nuclear power units Where: Two production lines Barrow-in-Furness, UK Osborne, South Australia Who: Richard Marles, Australian Minister for Defence Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, head of Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force Pat Conroy, Australian Minister for Defence Industry Involved countries: Australia, UK, US How: SSN-AUKUS class to replace existing classes Incorporation of technology from all three nations Significance: Largest defence capability investment in Australian history Transformational for nation, defence force, economy Conventionally-armed, ensuring compliance with IAEA guidelines Challenges: Complexity of nuclear technology transfer Compliance with international non-proliferation standards Coordination between three nations' defence industries Way Forward: Finalizing submarine builder within the next year Continuing design maturation and integration of technologies Establishing infrastructure and workforce in production locations

The SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program is a collaborative effort by Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to develop a new class of nuclear-powered submarines. This initiative aims to replace older submarine classes with a more advanced, nuclear-powered fleet that integrates cutting-edge technology from all three nations. The program highlights a significant investment in defense capabilities, emphasizing interoperability, enhanced security measures, and the strengthening of international partnerships. With plans for delivery starting in the late 2030s for the UK and the early 2040s for Australia, the SSN-AUKUS submarines represent a major leap forward in naval technology and defense strategy.

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