Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Joe Hockey warns US submarine production may delay AUKUS delivery to Australia

Former Australian ambassador Joe Hockey expressed concern Wednesday that the US may not deliver promised Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS due to slow US production rates. US shipyards currently produce 1.2 submarines annually but need to reach 2.3 yearly to supply Australia starting 2032. Hockey urged Prime Minister Albanese to directly call President Trump and strengthen political support for the agreement.

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