Defence outlines long-term strategy to staff US-built Virginia-class submarines expected in 2030s as part of Aukus deal

Navy’s fleet just got stronger ⚓💪 HMAS Cape Spencer and HMAS Cape Hawke have joined the fleet following a dual commissioning ceremony at 📍 HMAS Cairns. Designed to remain at sea longer and support o...

Char de Combat Australien M1A1 Abrams. X @defenceaust Australia officially delivered the first batch of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid promised in 2024 to support the Ukrainian resistance in the face of the Russian invasion. The shipment includes more than half of the 49 tanks withdrawn from the service that had been promised.

Australia invests $220 million in AUKUS to accelerate nuclear submarines (X @DefenceAust) AUKUS has announced a $220.1 million payment to the United Kingdom to procure long-term materials for Australia's future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. The investment is part of strategic cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States under the trilateral security pact. The funds will fund the manufacture of critical components for the nuclear propulsion systems that will equip Australia's first two SSN-AUKUS submarines.

Australia invests $220m in AUKUS to speed up nuclear submarines (X @DefenceAust) AUKUS has announced a $220.1 million payment to the UK for the long-term acquisition of components for Australia's future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. The investment is part of strategic cooperation between Australia, the UK and the US under the Trilateral Security Compact. The resources will fund the production of critical components for the nuclear propulsion systems that will equip Australia's first two SSN-AUKUS submarines.

Tank tempur Australia M1A1 Abrams. X @DefenceAust Australia has officially sent the first batch of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as part of the promised military assistance package in 2024 to support Ukraine's resistance to the Russian invasion. + Türkiye Order the fifth generation fighter fighter prototype This shipment includes more than half of the total 49 used tanks. The remaining unit is scheduled to arrive in the coming months.

Australian M1A1 Abrams tank. X @DefenceAust Australia has officially delivered the first lot of M1A1 Abrams tanks as part of the 2024 military support package to support Ukraine's resistance to the Russian invasion. + Türkiye orders sixth prototype for the fifth generation fighter aircraft, KAAN This shipment includes more than half of the 49 retired cars, with the remaining vehicles expected to be shipped within the next few months.

Australian Armato Car M1A1 Abrams. X @defenceaust Australia has officially delivered the first batch of M1A1 ABRAMS tanks to Ukraine, respecting part of a package of military aid promised in 2024 to support Ukrainian resistance against the Russian invasion. + Turkey orders the sixth prototype of fifth generation hunting Kaan The shipment includes over half of the 49 promised abandoned armed wagons.