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Australia Says It’s Still on Track for AUKUS Submarines

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia remains on track to acquire a nuclear-powered submarine from the United States.
The vessels will be Virginia-class submarines expected around 2030 under the AUKUS partnership.
Marles met U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Philippines and called the AUKUS alliance as important today as ever.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in August the defence pact remained “full steam ahead.”

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia remains on track to acquire a nuclear-powered submarine from the United States.
The vessels will be Virginia-class submarines expected around 2030 under the AUKUS partnership.
Marles met U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Philippines and called the AUKUS alliance as important today as ever.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in August the defence pact remained “full steam ahead.”