UK seeks US support deal worth up to 1bn for new AUKUS subs
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UK seeks US support deal worth up to 1bn for new AUKUS subs
The United Kingdom has requested US support, valued at up to USD 1 billion, for submarine combat systems, technical assistance and personnel as part of the AUKUS programme. According to a US Foreign Military Sales notification, the package represents a major expansion of an earlier $50 million case and supports the development of next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarines for both the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The new estimate…
The Washington State Department has notified Congress of the possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the United Kingdom concerning the provision of US support to the nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) combat system of the AUKUS program, an initiative developed with Australia and the United States....
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