BAE Systems awarded $7.6 billion contract to develop SSN-AUKUS-class attack submarines

The UK government has awarded British arms manufacturer BAE Systems a 4 billion pound ($7.6 billion) contract as part of the AUKUS program to build attack submarines.

Key points: The contract will see BAE Systems develop the SSN-AUKUS-class submarines up to 2028

The contract will see BAE Systems develop the SSN-AUKUS-class submarines up to 2028 The British arms manufacturer will now begin detailed design work on the new vessel

The British arms manufacturer will now begin detailed design work on the new vessel The submarines will replace the UK’s Astute-class nuclear submarines and Australia’s ageing Collins-class fleet

The British, Australian and US governments in March unveiled details of the program, which will see Australia provided with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s onwards to help counter China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.…

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