Recent articles by Peter Briggs

AUKUS on track? No, Australia needs Plan B now

AUKUS on track? No, Australia needs Plan B now

Last Monday’s AUKUS Security forum at the National Press Club heard arguments of those seeking to support the status quo. It was argued that criticism undermines AUKUS and risks turning the possibility that the US will not be able to spare Virginia class SSNs for sale to Australia from an ‘if’ to certainty.

Why does Australia need submarines?

Why does Australia need submarines?

Why submarines? The submarine’s most fundamental, key feature is its stealth. A well-handled, submarine is able to operate without causing fuss, in areas where we do not control the sea or air and gain access to areas denied to more overt platforms, such as ships, aircraft and unmanned aircraft.

AUKUS SSN: A flawed plan heading for the wrong destination

AUKUS SSN: A flawed plan heading for the wrong destination

The AUKUS agreement aims to increase US, UK and Australian submarine capability in the Indo Pacific and the deterrence impact they offer. The current plan will fail for four fundamental reasons.

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