Australia, Britain to build AUKUS subs

Context: A landmark deal between Australia and Britain to develop nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS grouping.

• Plan to supply Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines to beef up military muscle in a bid to counter China’s rise.
• These submarines offer greater range, stealth, and endurance compared to conventional diesel-electric ones.

AUKUS group:

• AUKUS stands for Australia, United Kingdom, United States
• It’s a trilateral security partnership formed in 2021, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region.
• Goal: Collective Security-To strengthen the ability of each member to address security challenges, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
• Key Initiative: Nuclear-Powered Submarines for Australia with assistance from the USA and UK.

Source: The Hindu