Australia has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to collaborate on building and operating its own nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS agreement, with the UK's next-generation design serving as the basis. BAE Systems will work with ASC to establish a long-term joint venture in Australia, drawing on their expertise to develop a sovereign nuclear-powered submarine building capability. The SSN-AUKUS program will result in the largest and most advanced attack submarines for the Royal Navy and Australia, with BAE Systems receiving significant funding and expanding its workforce to support the program in both the UK and Australia.
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating allegations of interference and leaked information regarding the island's submarine program, which would pose a significant breach of security. The program, aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defense against the Chinese navy, recently unveiled its first domestically developed submarine. Huang Shu-kuang, leading the program, claimed that lawmakers obstructed critical equipment purchases and that a contractor leaked information to China. The Supreme Prosecutors Office has instructed prosecutors to investigate the case promptly to safeguard national security. Taiwan's indigenous submarine program has relied on international expertise and technology, marking a breakthrough for the diplomatically isolated nation.
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating allegations of interference and leaked details in the country's submarine program, which is aimed at strengthening defense against the Chinese navy. The accusations include lawmakers obstructing equipment purchases and a contractor forwarding information to China. The Supreme Prosecutors Office has instructed prosecutors to investigate the case to safeguard national security, but no specific details or names have been provided. Taiwan's indigenous submarine program is a crucial part of its efforts to modernize its armed forces amid ongoing tensions with China.
