OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERBAE Systems / ASC
YEAR INTRODUCED2040
UNITS IN SERVICEβ
UNITS PRODUCEDβ
UNIT COST$5000.0M
DESCRIPTION
Joint UK-Australian nuclear submarine under AUKUS partnership. Will combine UK hull design with US combat systems. Australia's first nuclear-powered submarines.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement
9000+ tonnes submerged
Length
100+ m
Reactor
US/UK nuclear reactor technology
Weapons
Torpedo tubes + VLS
Design
Based on UK Astute-class with US combat system
Timeline
3 Virginia-class SSNs from US (2030s), then SSN-AUKUS (2040s)
Built In
Adelaide, Australia
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT RECORD
Under development. AUKUS pact centerpiece. Australia will receive Virginia-class boats as interim.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon