The announcement in 2021 that Australia would acquire nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) signalled a significant shift in Australia’s defence policy.

Dr John Nash

The announcement in September 2021 that Australia would acquire nuclear-powered submarines (NPS) signalled a significant shift in Australia’s defence posture.

Dr John Nash

This report aims to understand the implications of AUKUS in the Indo-Pacific and what role, if any, Indo-Pacific states and ‘hedging’ will play in Australian and American foreign policy as they seek to contain growing threats to the region, includ

Mr Jordan Thomas

Australia’s ambitious decision to transition from a diesel-electric submarine (SSK) fleet to a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) fleet is a significant advance in naval capability that will come with many challenges.

Jarrod Fraser