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scott Morrison is set to announce Australia’s submarine program will “go nuclear” under a new defence pact with the US and the UK that has been described as “China’s worst nightmare.”
The new grouping to be known as AUUKUS will advise Australia on how to identify the best way to acquire nuclear-powered submarine capability and share advanced technologies involving artificial intelligence.

The US-based Politicowebsite reports that President Joe Biden will announce a new working group with Britain and Australia to share advanced technologies to counter China at 7am AEST.

“The trio, which will be known by the acronym AUUKUS, will make it easier for the nations to share information and know-how in key technological areas like artificial intelligence, cyber, underwater systems and long-range strike capabilities,’’ the report states.

There would be a “nuclear element to the pact in which the US and UK share their knowledge of how to maintain nuclear-defense infrastructure.”

Senior ministers were rushing back to Canberra on Wednesday night for national security meetings ahead of the major announcement.



Labor leader Anthony Albanese and several Labor frontbenchers were also briefed with Defence Minister Peter Dutton and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne, who are overseas, dialling in for the meetings.

Diplomatic and defence sources suggest it could involve operating US submarines out of Perth’s HMAS Stirling.

But there was also speculation that the British Government could be involved to support Australia secure the technology required to service nuclear submarines.




Scott Morrison is set to announce Australia’s submarine program will “go nuclear” under a new defence pact with the US and the UK that has been described as “China’s worst nightmare.”
The new grouping to be known as AUUKUS will advise Australia on how to identify the best way to acquire nuclear-powered submarine capability and share advanced technologies involving artificial intelligence.
The US-based Politicowebsite reports that President Joe Biden will announce a new working group with Britain and Australia to share advanced technologies to counter China at 7am AEST.
“The trio, which will be known by the acronym AUUKUS, will make it easier for the nations to share information and know-how in key technological areas like artificial intelligence, cyber, underwater systems and long-range strike capabilities,’’ the report states.
There would be a “nuclear element to the pact in which the US and UK share their knowledge of how to maintain nuclear-defense infrastructure.”
Senior ministers were rushing back to Canberra on Wednesday night for national security meetings ahead of the major announcement.

Collins class submarines Sheean and Dechaineux arriving at HMAS Stirling naval base, in Western Australia.

Collins class submarines Sheean and Dechaineux arriving at HMAS Stirling naval base, in Western Australia.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese and several Labor frontbenchers were also briefed with Defence Minister Peter Dutton and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne, who are overseas, dialling in for the meetings.
Diplomatic and defence sources suggest it could involve operating US submarines out of Perth’s HMAS Stirling.
But there was also speculation that the British Government could be involved to support Australia secure the technology required to service nuclear submarines.
Marise Payne and Peter Dutton dialled in for the urgent meeting.

Marise Payne and Peter Dutton dialled in for the urgent meeting.
The proposal for Australia to tear up existing contracts for French subs and purchase US nuclear technology has previously been described as “China’s Worst Nightmare” in the region – which could “tip the military balance in Asia.”
In June, the Prime Minister held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron over growing concerns regarding the $90 billion project that will not deliver submarines until 2030
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets with President Xi Jinping during the G20 in Osaka, Japan in 2019.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets with President Xi Jinping during the G20 in Osaka, Japan in 2019.
The Australian Naval Institute has recently been promoting the option as the best ‘Plan B’ for Australia’s troubled submarine program.
“With regional tensions increasing, then building our own one-off type submarines which will arrive in the early 2030s is not good enough. We have no guarantee they will work,’’ the article stated.
“When we built the Collins class submarines (at exorbitant expense) they did not work properly for several years. It is only now – after decades of operation – that they are reasonably functional.
“Submarines are the ultimate deterrent and attack weapon: their location is hopefully unknown, and they can strike at targets without warning. But we need to expand beyond the capabilities of the Collins, and also the French Attack boats which we should abandon.
“Instead we should buy 12 of a proven design which is already in the water. We want long-range hunter-killer vessels. We also want them to be able to stay submerged for long periods to avoid detection. Nuclear does this in spades.”
US President Joe Biden will announce the new alliance.

US President Joe Biden will announce the new alliance.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to fly to Washington next week for talks with the US President. He has recently been jetting between Sydney and Canberra for national security meetings that his office said could not be conducted remotely.







Joe Biden is set to announce security deal with UK and Australia today to share defense technology and artificial intelligence in effort to counter the rise of China, according to report


 
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Australian economy and way of life depends on its ability to export its natural resources to a manufacturing hub. China is the only viable option right now. What is Australia's game plan if and when China decides to consume from Africa instead?
 
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Hopefully this will make the CPC increase military spending to 5% of GDP (~5 trillion yuan).

Current military spending is far too low.
 
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I guess president Xi of China did not bend to the dictates of Biden in his 2 hour pleading phone call to rescind the Belt and Road and stop growing!!!... So this is the ex-super power lashing out...
 
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Is a nuclear submarine the only outcome? That would be disappointing.

What Australia really needs is a market that can replace the Australian dependency on Chinese consumption. :-)
 
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They kicked out India from these goodies???... Or is India in the Quad just a 3rd class coolie?

I say this is racism!...

Lulz we operate SSN &SSBN ,second SSBN is getting launched within 5 months.

This is more like US Navy umbrella over Australia which India clearly doesn't need.

Chinese and their cheerleaders should have panic sweats ,this news just broke their Pacific ambitions.
 
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The QUAD is DEAD - Long live AUUKUS !!!!


As part of the deal, Australia will abandon a multi-billion pound deal with France to buy an American-made nuclear-powered submarine.

And the French will get f-----d alongside India - two of the most favourite countries on this forum !!!!!!!!

It is a shame the Aussies wont be buying Astute class subs, but American - buy hey - you cannot have everything.
 
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Could this mean Virginia class attack subs for the Royal Australian Navy instead of the French made subs?
 
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Could this mean Virginia class attack subs for the Royal Australian Navy instead of the French made subs?

That is what it sounds like. French don’t have a product off the shelf for the Aussies, they were hoping the Aussies would pay to build a product. The money involved in the french product is crazy.
 
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Looks like Frenchi got their Wings Clipped :coffee: :rofl:
Is it really 90 Billion Dollar for Submarines ? Were they stuffed with French cheese and crackers

Poly wana cracker , for 90 Billion Dollars

Serves them right for serving planes to India
 
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Bojo is gonna love sticking this to the French….. this is gonna hurt .. just as cancelling the French vaccine order a few days back.

Serves Macron right…
 
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