The decision, announced on June 10, 2026, is part of preparations for the creation of the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), a structure that will allow the rotation of nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States and the United Kingdom from Australian territory.
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US approves US$1 billion sale to the United Kingdom for AUKUS submarines
The United States has approved a military sale of approximately US$1 billion to the United Kingdom to support the development of the next generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS partnership, formed by the US, the UK and Australia.
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BAE Systems secures $45.5 million contract for Trident II D5 program
BAE Systems has secured a $45.5 million contract to continue supporting the United States’ Trident II D5 strategic missile program, extending its activities through September 2026.
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US Navy awards $1.9 billion contract to keep nuclear submarines operational
La marine américaine a attribué à Orbis Sibro une place dans un contrat IDIQ de 1,12 milliard de dollars pour la réparation de sous-marins nucléaires d’attaque dans quatre chantiers navals publics jusqu’en août 2030.
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United Kingdom keeps Trident and rules out adopting French nuclear missile
The United Kingdom has ruled out any possibility of replacing its current nuclear system with French technology, reaffirming its commitment to the Trident II D5, supplied by the United States.
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Australia allocates US$220 million to AUKUS to accelerate nuclear submarine program
AUKUS has announced a payment of US$220.1 million to the United Kingdom for the acquisition of long-lead items intended for Australia’s future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
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China surpasses the United States in nuclear submarine launches between 2021 and 2025, says IISS
New data released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) indicate that China launched a total of 10 nuclear submarines, totaling approximately 79,000 tons of displacement, between 2021 and 2025, surpassing the United States both in number of units and in total tonnage.
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China Emerges as the World’s Second-Largest Nuclear Submarine Power
China has surpassed Russia in the number of nuclear-powered submarines and has moved into second place globally in this strategic segment, closing the gap with the United States and reshaping the balance of undersea deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. Navy receives the future USS Idaho, the 26th Virginia-class submarine
The United States Navy has officially accepted its latest Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN-799).
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U.S. Greenlights South Korea to Build Nuclear Submarines
The United States has given the green light for South Korea to proceed with the production of nuclear submarines, revealed US President Donald Trump.
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Japan studies nuclear submarines to strengthen its fleet and counter Chinese influence
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is exploring the possibility of strengthening its submarine fleet with nuclear-powered units, which would be more autonomous and have greater range than current diesel-electric submarines, as part of a five-year development plan scheduled for 2027.
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Russian Nuclear Submarines Conduct Cruise Missile Launches North of Japan
The multifunctional nuclear submarines “Krasnoyarsk” and “Omsk” of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet conducted Oniks and Granit cruise missile launches against a maritime target during military exercises.
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