As yet there is no confirmation on the supply chain distribution between the countries, but the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN), is calling on their government to ensure as much of the supply chain as possible is fulfilled by Australian companies.
The agreement will also include the establishing of a rotational presence of UK and the US through one UK Astute class submarine and up to four US Virginia class submarines at HMAS Stirling near Perth, Western Australia, from 2027.
But not everyone is happy with the deal. Australia’s ex-Prime Minister’s Paul Keating and Malcolm Turnbull have been critical of the pact, in part due to the decline of the UK, and a spokesperson for the China foreign ministry says the deal ignores the concerns of the International community.
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