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Britain and Australia to Sign 50-Year Submarine Treaty

Long-term defense pact cements submarine production plans

25 July 2025 · 23:54 UTC

Britain and Australia are set to formalize a landmark 50-year agreement on nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS framework, marking one of the most enduring defense treaties in the countries’ history.

The deal will establish shared production, technology transfer, and long-term collaboration on undersea deterrence capabilities.