Sep 23, 2021
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of
Defence Connect Liam Garman and news editor Charbel Kadib join host
Phil Tarrant to discuss the Commonwealth government’s decision to
overhaul the Future Submarines program.
The trio begin by unpacking the new trilateral security partnership
between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States,
dubbed AUKUS, which will involve the local construction of
nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy as part of
a knowledge sharing arrangement.
Tarrant, Garman, and Kadib then explore the potential benefits of
nuclear propulsion technology in bolstering undersea warfare
capability, and the broader defence plan associated with the AUKUS
pact.
The team also discusses the local reaction to the AUKUS deal,
including the response from former SEA1000 contractor Naval
Group.
Finally, the trio examines the geostrategic implications of the
decision, detailing the international reaction from both
Australia’s allies and adversaries.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team