Event Brief
Australia to buy three second-hand US submarines
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Australia will no longer buy new submarines and will acquire three second-hand US submarines under AUKUS changes.
WHO: US, UK and Australia
WHAT: Announced they will streamline the AUKUS submarine purchase, with Australia acquiring three second-hand US submarines instead of buying new ones.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 12:33 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: They announced a streamlined approach to the AUKUS submarine purchase, changing Australia’s acquisition plan to second-hand submarines.
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