Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been branded a “moonshot” moment, with the technology to underpin defence capability for decades to come.
The Royal Australian Navy will acquire at least eight nuclear boats, based on a British or American model, to replace the retiring conventionally powered Collins-class submarines.
The details of the largest defence deal in Australia’s history will be announced within weeks.
Outgoing ambassador to Washington Arthur Sinodinos said the AUKUS alliance between Australia, the US and UK showed Canberra was serious about engaging with allies.
“For Australia, this is a moonshot. This is a whole-of-nation effort,” Sinodinos told the Centre for Strategic and International Studies….