The Trump administration has reportedly confirmed that the AUKUS defence pact will continue broadly unchanged, preserving the timetable for selling three Virginia-class SSNs to Australia from 2032. The decision removes a cloud of uncertainty that had hung over the project but highlights the continuing strains on the US industrial base and the importance of the […] The post AUKUS submarine plan survives US government review first appeared on Navy Lookout.| Navy Lookout
In the first major naval announcement of the Strategic Defence Review, the Prime Minister has promised to construct up to 12 SSNs (nuclear-powered attack submarines) to replace the Royal Navy's 7 Astute class boats from the late 2030s. Apex predator This aspiration is undoubtedly very good news and is absolutely the correct choice for the| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
Thales UK and BAE Systems have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that formalises a longstanding partnership to deliver and integrate sonar technology for RN submarines. The agreement will play a fundamental role in enabling the SSN-AUKUS programme and ensuring sovereign sonar development capability is maintained into the future. The deal designates Thales as the| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
