Latest "aukus" stories

AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says

She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.

By Bryant Harris

2 weeks ago

AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact

AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.

By Bryant Harris

4 weeks ago

Defense budget policy bill negotiations face murky waters

Lawmakers are optimistic they can finish the bill this year despite major differences in the House and Senate drafts.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

2 months ago

Navy secretary says multinational exercise sends message to China

Carlos Del Toro said Friday that the major multination military training exercise launched in Australia sends a message to China.

2 months ago

First Australian officers graduate from U.S. Navy nuclear power school

The graduation earlier this month marks a milestone in plans for Australia to field nuclear subs in the coming decades.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 months ago

Is America postured for a fight in the Indo-Pacific?

To achieve the transformative effect needed to bolster deterrence against China, the Biden administration needs to keep its foot on the gas.

By Dustin Walker

5 months ago