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Labor MP calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation'
Labor MP Ed Husic calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation' after Virginia-class changes Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:12pm In short: Labor backbencher Ed Husic has called into question the future of the AUKUS pact and argues Labor needs to renegotiate the deal. Mr Husic says changes to the pact announced over the weekend provide an opportunity to reconsider AUKUS altogether.
The impact of Australia only buying second-hand submarines under AUKUS
The impact of Australia only buying second-hand US submarines under AUKUS Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:51am In short: Australia is set to only buy second-hand US nuclear submarines under the stopgap phase of AUKUS. The three Virginia-class submarines are expected to be the Block IV model, which started entering service in 2020. Defence experts say there are benefits in purchasing three of the same used submarines, rather than adding a new one.
Australia to buy three second-hand US submarines under AUKUS shake-up
Australia to buy three second-hand United States submarines under AUKUS shake-up Sun 31 May 2026 at 2:33pm In short: Richard Marles says Australia will purchase second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the United States as part of an AUKUS shift. Australia was expected to receive at least two used and one new Virginia-class submarine, but those plans have changed. Mr Marles says there will be "significant" savings for Australia, although it will not make a huge difference to the overall...
AUKUS partners unveil plan to develop underwater drones
AUKUS partners unveil plan to develop underwater drones by 2027 Sat 30 May 2026 at 9:45pm In short: Australia, the United States and Britain have revealed the three countries will develop underwater drones as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact. The new "marquee" project was announced at the US embassy in Singapore, on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri La Dialogue. Defence Minister Richard Marles said all three countries would move to deliver the new technology from 2027.
Trump battleship plan poses new risk to AUKUS, committee fears
Trump's 'Golden Fleet' battleships could delay submarines needed for AUKUS, committee says Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:59am Donald Trump's planned "Golden Fleet" of battleships will put more strain on the US Navy's shipbuilding program and could further delay the submarines needed for AUKUS, according to a committee of Congress. The House Armed Services Committee wants the US Navy to provide reassurances that building the "Trump-class" battleships will not delay other nuclear-powered boats. The US's...
US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months
Defence officials say talks with US on AUKUS changes began 18 months ago Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:19am In short: Talks on changes to the AUKUS pact began around 18 months ago, according to Australian Submarine Agency officials. The changes announced over the weekend will see Australia buy three second-hand submarines, rather than two second-hand and one new. Officials told the hearings the submarines Australia buys will be roughly six years old, and have a lifespan of 30-33 years.
AUKUS undersea drones development boosts regional security: Australia deputy PM
AUKUS undersea drones development boosts regional security: Australia deputy PM Growing threats to critical underwater infrastructure, such as telecommunications cables and energy pipelines, underscore the need for stronger maritime defence capabilities, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told CNA's Tan Qiuyi on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. A newly announced AUKUS project to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles marks a major step forward for the trilateral...
Peter Garrett to head independent inquiry into the Aukus submarine pact
Former Labor minister will lead the community-based investigation and report in OctoberPeter Garrett on why Australians deserve the truth about Aukus – Full Story podcastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer environment minister Peter Garrett will lead an independent inquiry into the Aukus defence pact, launched by a group of Labor veterans and public figures concerned proper scrutiny has never been applied to...
New Aukus drone subs to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’
Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only second-hand Aukus submarines from USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe defence minister, Richard Marles, has said the “seabed is a battlefield” in a combative speech urging Beijing to be more transparent about its maritime operations, and taking aim at weak international controls over so-called “shadow-fleet” vessels. The warning came as the US, UK and Australia announced a new Aukus project...
‘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 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs a backup plan for the Aukus submarine agreement, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned, arguing sluggish American production and the “transactional nature” of the Trump administration have put the multi-billion-dollar defence deal at risk. The defence...