The USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was a Skipjack-class nuclear submarine of the United States Navy that tragically sank on May 22, 1968, with the loss of all 99 crew members. The submarine was returning ...

The US Navy secretary has complained about the construction process of the AUKUS-critical Virginia-class submarines, as attention focuses on the inability of the US to manufacture enough boats..

An infographic shows a U.S. Virginia-class nuclear submarine, plus a delivery schedule to Australia under the 2021 AUKUS agreement, according to details set out in a U.S. congressional research paper.

Pillar 1 is about the supply and delivery of nuclear-powered attack submarines. Australia will buy three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the US from 2032 with options to purchase two more.

The US has launched a review of its multi-billion dollar submarine deal with the UK and Australia, saying the security pact must fit its "America First" agenda. Under the trilateral pact, believed ...

The Pentagon is reviewing America’s role in a historic, multibillion-dollar pact among Washington, the United Kingdom and Australia to ward off China’s growing influence. The widely supported ...

Then, Britain and Australia would design and build a new class of submarine, with US assistance. The UK would take first delivery in the late 2030s, with delivery to Australia in the early 2040s.

In the meantime, the U.S. would sell several of its Virginia-class attack boats to Canberra starting in the 2030s while Australia develops its nuclear submarine infrastructure and workforce.

Only six countries operate nuclear submarines: the US, the UK, Russia, China, France and India. AUKUS would add Australia to that club starting in 2032 with the US sale of Virginia-class submarines.