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UK AUKUS Submarine Program Faces Delays, Funding Gap

4/28/2026

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Tan Dhesi said UK leadership on AUKUS has dwindled and urged the Prime Minister to be more visible.
The report warned that the AUKUS submarine programme faces delays, leadership gaps and that Astute-class submarines are operating at limits, citing HMS Anson’s early return.
It noted £9 billion in UK contracts, £2.4 billion from Australia and a £200 million Barrow fund far below the £1 billion needed, urging extra funding for Devonport and Clyde.

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Tan Dhesi said UK leadership on AUKUS has dwindled and urged the Prime Minister to be more visible.
The report warned that the AUKUS submarine programme faces delays, leadership gaps and that Astute-class submarines are operating at limits, citing HMS Anson’s early return.
It noted £9 billion in UK contracts, £2.4 billion from Australia and a £200 million Barrow fund far below the £1 billion needed, urging extra funding for Devonport and Clyde.