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AUKUS submarine plan hinged on supply line that cannot deliver

AUKUS assumes US Virginia-class submarines will close the gap until new British submarines arrive in 2050, but US production rates are far too low and the 2050 target appears unrealistic.

Why it mattersAustralia's defence strategy depends on submarines that may not arrive on schedule, potentially leaving the country without adequate undersea capability during critical decades.