Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Australia Makes Second AUKUS Payment Amid US Review
Australia is paying the United States more money as part of a deal to get nuclear-powered submarines.
This deal, called AUKUS, involves Australia, the US, and the UK.
Australia plans to spend a huge amount of money over many years.
Even though there's a review happening in the US to check if it's a good deal, Australia is still making payments.
These payments are to help the US expand its submarine building facilities.
The agreement aims to boost Australia's defense capabilities and is seen as important given growing tensions.
Australia made a second $525 million payment to the US for the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
The payment is part of a larger agreement for Australia to spend A$368 billion over three decades on defense.
The US is conducting a review of the AUKUS agreement under the leadership of Elbridge Colby.
Australia is set to pay the US $2 billion by year-end to support American submarine shipyards.
The AUKUS deal involves the US, Australia, and the UK to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
- Who
- Australia and the United States are involved in the payment.
- What
- Australia made a second payment under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
- When
- The payment was confirmed on Wednesday and the initial payment was in February 2024.
- Where
- The payment is to the United States.
- Why
- The payment supports the expansion of American submarine shipyards and Australia's defense goals.
Australian Perspective
US Perspective
Deal's Future
Australian Perspective
The AUKUS deal is critical for Australia's defense.
US Perspective
The deal is being reviewed, raising questions about its future.
- Payment Amount
- $525 million (A$800 million)
- AUKUS Deal Value
- A$368 billion over three decades
- US Review Lead
- Elbridge Colby
- Year-End Payment
- $2 billion
- Partners
- United States, United Kingdom, Australia