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AUKUS also needs long-range conventional submarines

Nuclear boats do not eliminate the value of long-range SSKs designed for the distances Britain, America, and Australia must cover.

AUKUS Collins Class Submarines Indo Pacific Ssk Submarines

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Question

Which AUKUS fleet problem would be most valuable to solve immediately?

Short answer

Provide all three navies with capable long-range conventional submarines alongside their nuclear boats.

Notes

Excellent German and Swedish conventional submarines were rejected for Australia because they lacked the range demanded by Indo-Pacific geography. A modern boat blending the long-range British Upholder concept with Collins-class experience could complement SSNs across the three AUKUS navies.