
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…