Overview
- In Washington talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Trump said the pact had been moving too slowly and would now advance.
- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the U.S. commitment includes at least three, and potentially five, Virginia-class submarines for Australia.
- U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan said the 2025 review aims to refine the framework and clarify ambiguities in the prior agreement.
- The three nations continue work on a jointly produced SSN AUKUS submarine class planned to enter service in the 2040s.
- Analysts expect the review to focus on workforce and supply-chain capacity, with Australia already funding U.S. shipbuilding to accelerate delivery.