Buckshot Bear Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Well its official.....Australia is getting US Virginia class nuclear submarines. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-14/aukus-nuclear-submarine-deal-announced/102087614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 But Chinese president Xi Jinping, speaking on the eve of the AUKUS announcement, warned Australia was making an “expensive mistake” and that Beijing would continue to grow its military to counter the perceived threat. He addressed the National People’s Congress on Monday saying the military would be bolstered to create a “great wall of steel”, labelled security the “bedrock of development” and accused Western colonial powers of “national humiliation”. https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/the-details-of-the-massive-aukus-submarines-deal-will-finally-be-unveiled-today/news-story/cec6accdde4813387a9725dfc7e78f02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: But Chinese president Xi Jinping, speaking on the eve of the AUKUS announcement, warned Australia was making an “expensive mistake” and that Beijing would continue to grow its military to counter the perceived threat. He addressed the National People’s Congress on Monday saying the military would be bolstered to create a “great wall of steel”, labelled security the “bedrock of development” and accused Western colonial powers of “national humiliation”. https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/the-details-of-the-massive-aukus-submarines-deal-will-finally-be-unveiled-today/news-story/cec6accdde4813387a9725dfc7e78f02 In other words, I am doing it no matter what. But thank you for giving me an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I think we need more fast attack subs in the Pacific, hence the Australia - United states deal. China is boasting a larger surface Navy. Our Navy Secretary says we can’t keep up. Why try. Build subs. Fast attack and boomers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I believe this still needs Congress approval. Would there be any reason they would say no? Sale of U.S. Virginia Class Submarines. Beginning in the early 2030s, pending approval from the U.S. Congress, the United States intends to sell Australia three Virginia class submarines, with the potential to sell up to two more if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 They might want to beef up what we DONT have on land instead of in the water...socialist Prime minister DH ..let's face it any asian neighbouring country could take Australia with virtually no resistance...sad state of affairs when our defence force has been neglected by all sides of government for years & now they spend our money [ taxpayers ] that they don't have for a paltry few subs...send $$ to Ukraine to help even the citizens to arm themselves yet would the same consideration be given to Australians...not likely as we can't be trusted or have the right to defend ourselves..nothing but bastards the lot of em' !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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