SSN-AUKUS
Type: Nuclear Attack Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Australia
Manufacturer: BAE Systems / ASC
Overview
The SSN-AUKUS is a nuclear-powered attack submarine being developed under the AUKUS trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Based on the UK Astute-class design with US combat systems and weapons, it will provide Australia with its first nuclear submarine capability, dramatically enhancing its undersea warfare reach in the Indo-Pacific.
Technical Specifications
| speed | 25+ knots (submerged) |
|---|---|
| armament | Tomahawk cruise missiles, heavyweight torpedoes, VLS planned |
| features | US combat system, UK reactor design, Australian build |
| propulsion | PWR nuclear reactor |
| displacement | 10,000+ tonnes (estimated) |
| entry_service | 2040s (Australia) |
| planned_quantity | 8 for RAN, 1+ for RN |
Operators
- Royal Australian Navy
- Royal Navy
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