Australia's nuclear submarines ahead of schedule
Australia is set to receive its first nuclear submarine at least five years ahead of schedule after America agreed to fast-track the project. Defence Minister Peter Dutton has revealed he expects the first vessel to be completed in the early 2030s – well ahead of the 2040 estimate. He said the level of cooperation from the United Kingdom and United States has allowed the project to advance at a quicker pace than he could have imagined since the creation of the AUKUS pact in September.
