US Virginia class submarines hit further two-year delay as Australia awaits 2030 delivery
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#6C47R)
Experts have warned that the US program is too tightly squeezed to produce Australia's additional subs, which are meant to fill a capability gap
A United States nuclear powered submarine program - which Australia is depending on to provide up to five boats under the Aukus deal - has hit a two year delay.
The latest report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that performance on the construction of the Block V Virginia class nuclear-powered submarine continues to degrade". Supply chain issues, severe workforce shortages and limited physical capacity mean the US is struggling to meet its target of building two ships a year.
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