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Sub Boss Outlines Schedule Of Virginia-Sub Sales To Australia Under AUKUS

Sub Boss Outlines Schedule Of Virginia-Sub Sales To Australia Under AUKUS
United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN-777) arrived at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia in August 2023 following participating in the international Talisman Sabre exercise. The nuclear-powered submarine was in Australia for a routine visit to provide respite for the crew (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy’s sub boss recently said the tripartite AUKUS agreement's optimal pathway would have the U.S. sell at least three attack submarines (SSNs) to Australia in the 2030s. Following his remarks at the Naval Submarine League’s annual symposium on Nov. 7, Commander of Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Bill Houston told reporters the current plan is for the U.S. government to sell two in-service Virginia-class attack submarines to Australia in 2032 and 2035 as well as one new construction boat in…

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