AUKUS Pushes Nuclear Submarine Development

AUKUS, a security partnership between the US, UK, and Australia, is prioritizing the development of nuclear submarines to address infrastructure, human resources, and technology-sharing challenges. The program involves the US and UK operating submarines in Australia, Australia purchasing and operating new and used submarines, and Australia building and operating its own nuclear attack submarines. However, challenges include infrastructure development, nuclear engineering skills, support and maintenance teams, regulatory authorities, emergency teams, and export control rules.