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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
AUKUS submarine deal faces US Virginia-class capacity gap
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The article argues the US lacks submarine-production capacity to meet AUKUS delivery demands.
WHO: Elbridge Colby
WHAT: Says the US must produce Virginia-class attack submarines at 2.3 per year, while current output is 1.2 per year.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To address the US submarine industrial base shortfall relative to AUKUS pace requirements.
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