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Construction of Australia's first two AUKUS submarines underway | ABC NEWS
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Construction of Australia's first two submarines under the AUKUS agreement is currently underway. Minister Pat Conroy emphasized the importance of collaboration among Australia, the UK, and the US in light of China's rapid submarine construction capabilities.
- Construction of Australias first two submarines under the AUKUS agreement is now underway, as confirmed by Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy
- Minister Conroy spoke in the UK, highlighting successful meetings related to defence and AUKUS. This included visits to Rolls Royce and Barrow Shipyard
- He noted that the first parts for the submarines are currently being constructed. This emphasizes the progress being made on this significant project
- Concerns were raised about Chinas rapid submarine construction capabilities. Reports indicate that China may build 80 submarines over the next decade
- Minister Conroy expressed confidence in the design of the SSN AUKUS. He stated it will be the most advanced nuclear-powered but conventionally armed submarine in the world
- He acknowledged the need for Australia, the UK, and the US to work together. This collaboration is especially important considering the United States currently has around 60 nuclear-powered submarines