Not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia explored as option in US congressional report
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A US Congressional Research Service report has raised the possibility of the US not selling nuclear submarines to Australia under the Aukus agreement. The report suggests retaining the submarines for potential use in a conflict with China over Taiwan, arguing that Australia has not committed to supporting the US in such a conflict. Instead of selling submarines, the US could operate its own submarines from Australian bases. This alternative "military division of labor" would see Australia investing in other defense capabilities. The report questions whether selling submarines to Australia would strengthen deterrence against China, suggesting retaining them under US command might be more effective. The report was released on January 26.
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