
The Australian government is expected within a year to announce the shipbuilding company that will work with the U.K. to build its next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarines, a Royal Australian Navy officer told reporters Nov. 8. The official said a partner has already been nominated and the government will likely reveal the choice within 12 months. “In Australia, we've nominated the partner to build the actual construction yard. And that work is scheduled to begin later this year. Inside the next…