Pentagon endorses Australia submarine pact

The Pentagon endorses the AUKUS pact, focusing on Australia's acquisition of Virginia-class nuclear submarines, raising potential cybersecurity concerns for the submarines' systems.

Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 5, 2025 The Pentagon said Thursday it has endorsed the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra's acquisition of at least three Virginia-class nuclear submarines …