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State Department Approves $2 Billion Sale For Australian AUKUS Training

State Department Approves $2 Billion Sale For Australian AUKUS Training
BAE Systems's concept image of the future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine, which will start to be fielded by both the UK and Australia in the late 2030s and 2040s. (Image: BAE Systems)

The State Department recently approved a potential $2 billion foreign military sale (FMS) to Australia for AUKUS-related training. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of this possible sale on December 1. Australia’s FMS request includes several articles and services that will specifically support Pillar I of the AUKUS cooperation, which aims to have the U.S. and U.K. help Australia field nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). DSCA said this includes the kind of equipment to train Royal Australian navy crews…

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