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Australia plans 400 nuclear-sub trained sailors by 2030

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Australia must triple its submarine crew for nuclear vessels under the $368 bn Aukus deal.
Royal Australian Navy has 230 personnel in the U.S. nuclear-submarine pipeline, 145 fully trained.
Australia aims for 400 navy officers and sailors trained for nuclear submarines by 2030.
Officials said no radiological material will be transferred; nuclear exercises will be simulated.
Captain Justin Reeves said the U.S. will not confirm nor deny nuclear weapons on submarine.

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Australia must triple its submarine crew for nuclear vessels under the $368 bn Aukus deal.
Royal Australian Navy has 230 personnel in the U.S. nuclear-submarine pipeline, 145 fully trained.
Australia aims for 400 navy officers and sailors trained for nuclear submarines by 2030.
Officials said no radiological material will be transferred; nuclear exercises will be simulated.
Captain Justin Reeves said the U.S. will not confirm nor deny nuclear weapons on submarine.