Australia to get used US nuclear submarines

Australia and the United States have announced an amendment to the AUKUS agreement regarding the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no longer include new vessels but will be entirely made up of used submarines. The aim of this amendment is to simplify the acquisition process and achieve maximum cost efficiency, allowing Australia to deploy three Virginia-class submarines instead of a mix of new and used submarines. This move is part of efforts to counter China's expansion in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The project is estimated to cost around $235 billion over 30 years.

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