| ID | 182277 |
| Title Proper | Australia-UK-U.S. Submarine Deal |
| Other Title Information | Mitigating Proliferation Concerns |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Von Hippel, Frank N. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On September 15, U.S. President Joe Biden joined UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to announce an Australian-UK-U.S. security pact (AUKUS) under which the United States and the United Kingdom will assist Australia in building at least eight nuclear-powered attack submarines. The purpose is to strengthen the alliance trying to contain a growing Chinese navy. The first submarine is
not expected to be operational before 2040. |
| `In' analytical Note | Arms Control Today Vol. 51, No.9; Nov 2021: p.10-14 |
| Journal Source | Arms Control Today 2021-10 51, 9 |