Caucus Raucous over AUKUS as Labor Backbencher Casts Doubt on Submarines

Minister dismisses Labor colleague Ed Husic’s criticism of secondhand Aukus submarines deal as ‘disingenuous’

Pat Conroy says three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the US will be cheaper to buy and runGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has been negotiating to receive three secondhand Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the United States since late 2022 and expects the nuclear vessels to run for more than 25 years, the defence industry minister Pat Conroy says.Dismissing criticism of the Aukus defence pact…

Minister dodges key AUKUS submarine question

Labor MPs have been reluctant to explain why a key detail in the $368bn AUKUS deal was hidden from the public for more than three years.

Caucus raucous over AUKUS as Labor backbencher casts doubt on submarines

Australia was to receive a mix of new and used submarines. Now, it will only get used ones.

US military confirms identity of wreck site of WWII submarine found by Russia off Kurils

The vessel is resting at a depth of 91 meters off the coast of Matsuwa Island in the central Kurils