President Biden and U.S. Allies Announce Australia’s Purchase of Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines to Counter China’s Influence in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Today, President Joe Biden and the leaders of two close U.S. allies announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet. This partnership, which was announced in 2021, is in response to growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

The nuclear-powered submarines are stealthier and more capable than conventionally powered vessels, allowing Australia to have a counterweight to China’s military buildup. President Biden flew to San Diego for talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on an 18-month-old nuclear partnership given the acronym AUKUS.

The purchase of nuclear-powered submarines is a major step in the advancement of deterrence and promotion of stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This move is seen as a sign of the U.S. and its allies’ commitment to peace and security in the region.

The purchase of nuclear-powered submarines is a significant milestone in the history of the Indo-Pacific region. It is a sign of the U.S. and its allies’ commitment to peace and security in the region, and a testament to the hard work of advancing deterrence and promoting stability.