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U.K. Proceeds With $4.9 Billion In AUKUS Sub Contracts

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

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U.K. Proceeds With $4.9 Billion In AUKUS Sub Contracts

BAE Systems's concept image of the future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine, which will start to be fielded by both the UK and Australia in the late 2030s and 2040s. (Image: BAE Systems)

The United Kingdom awarded contracts worth $4.9 billion total to three British companies to design and manufacture the future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarines. The U.K. Ministry of Defense signed the Detailed Design and Long Leads (D2L2) phase of work on Oct. 1 with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Babcock to “progress the program through the design, prototyping and purchase of main long lead components for the first U.K. submarines,” the ministry said in a statement. This means construction for the U.K.…

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