AUKUS

[Redlands18]

SSN AUKUS to Feature AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System - Naval News
While no real surprise that the RAN subs will get an evolved AN/BYG-1 CMS the RN subs are also getting the same CMS for their future subs.

 

[Hoffy]

Now the legislation has passed both houses.

AUKUS deal approved by US Congress as backers say future presidents can be trusted - ABC News

With much more work left to do a future US President could still create an issue. But even if Trump is elected would he?

Perhaps the Australian government may be asked for a much bigger financial investment than has already been confirmed.

 

[Redlands18]

Now the legislation has passed both houses.

AUKUS deal approved by US Congress as backers say future presidents can be trusted - ABC News

With much more work left to do a future US President could still create an issue. But even if Trump is elected would he?

Perhaps the Australian government may be asked for a much bigger financial investment than has already been confirmed.

The final signing off for the transfer will not happen until 270 days before the transfer occurs so not before 2031 for the first Sub.

 

[hauritz]

Now the legislation has passed both houses.

AUKUS deal approved by US Congress as backers say future presidents can be trusted - ABC News

With much more work left to do a future US President could still create an issue. But even if Trump is elected would he?

Perhaps the Australian government may be asked for a much bigger financial investment than has already been confirmed.

Seems to be a lot riding on whether the US can increase their submarine production rate. They were targeting a production rate of 2 vessels a year to meet their own needs, To cover Australia they will need to increase that by another third of a boat per year. Current production rate is about 1.2 boats a year so they still have a way to go.

They are optimistic about hitting the 2 submarine per year rate in 5 years.

Navy Estimates 5 More Years for Virginia Attack Sub Production to Hit 2 Boats a Year - USNI News

It will take five years for the two shipbuilders that build Virginia-class attack boats to deliver two submarines a year, according to the Navy’s latest estimates of the production schedule. Three officials who have been briefed on the Navy’s estimates told USNI News that General Dynamics...

news.usni.org

 

[Volkodav]

Seems to be a lot riding on whether the US can increase their submarine production rate. They were targeting a production rate of 2 vessels a year to meet their own needs, To cover Australia they will need to increase that by another third of a boat per year. Current production rate is about 1.2 boats a year so they still have a way to go.

They are optimistic about hitting the 2 submarine per year rate in 5 years.

Navy Estimates 5 More Years for Virginia Attack Sub Production to Hit 2 Boats a Year - USNI News

It will take five years for the two shipbuilders that build Virginia-class attack boats to deliver two submarines a year, according to the Navy’s latest estimates of the production schedule. Three officials who have been briefed on the Navy’s estimates told USNI News that General Dynamics...

news.usni.org

Remembering they are still overcoming the chaos of sequestration, followed by COVID. Those are very substantial reasons the two per year hasn't been reached.

As the US economy continues to recover industrial capacity will rebound and rates will increase. The down side is the GOP seem determined to return to an isolationist stance, this may have a very serious impact on capacity.

 

[Redlands18]

CSIS talks to the three AUKUS Army chiefs about Pillar 2.

 

[Redlands18]

AUKUS: Japan poised to be part of AUKUS security pact (afr.com)
Starting to look like JAUKUS for Pillar 2 onwards is a very real possibility. Japan joining makes a lot of sense, can't see any downsides and plenty of upsides. The three DEFMINs/SEC) will announce later today (Monday 8 Apr) talks on expanding AUKUS. The Japanese PM will be in Washington for talks the Biden on Wednesday.

The link above is paywalled but I got access to the article by searching Japan joining AUKUS and went to the AFR site.

 

[Redlands18]

AUKUS: Japan poised to be part of AUKUS security pact (afr.com)
Starting to look like JAUKUS for Pillar 2 onwards is a very real possibility. Japan joining makes a lot of sense, can't see any downsides and plenty of upsides. The three DEFMINs/SEC) will announce later today (Monday 8 Apr) talks on expanding AUKUS. The Japanese PM will be in Washington for talks the* Biden on Wednesday.

The link above is paywalled but I got access to the article by searching Japan joining AUKUS and went to the AFR site.

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*Talks with Biden.