Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Aussies Doubt AUKUS Submarine Delivery, New Poll Reveals
Many Australians have reservations about the AUKUS agreement and the future delivery of nuclear-powered submarines.
A recent survey indicated a majority are not confident that the United States will provide these submarines.
The survey results showed that a large portion of those surveyed, particularly those aged 55 and older, have expressed doubts.
Despite this, Australia and the UK formalized a 50-year commitment on July 26 to continue defense cooperation within the AUKUS framework, specifically concerning submarine development, operation, and maintenance over the next half-century.
Survey finds majority of Australians doubt AUKUS will deliver nuclear submarines.
Essential Research survey reveals 60% are skeptical of submarine delivery.
Only 6% believe delivery is 'very likely'; 34% think it's 'quite likely'.
Respondents aged 55+ were most doubtful, with 65% expressing skepticism.
Australia and UK signed a 50-year AUKUS commitment on July 26 in Geelong, Victoria.
- Who
- Essential Research conducted the survey; respondents were Australians.
- What
- Survey reveals Australian doubts on AUKUS submarine delivery.
- When
- Survey conducted recently; Australia and UK signed 50-year AUKUS commitment on July 26.
- Where
- Survey conducted in Australia; signing took place in Geelong, Victoria.
- Why
- The survey gauges public opinion regarding the feasibility of the AUKUS pact.
Skeptical Australians
Optimistic Australians
AUKUS Delivery Prospects
Skeptical Australians
Doubt that the United States will deliver submarines to Australia.
Optimistic Australians
Positive view, expecting fulfillment of AUKUS agreement.
- Survey Firm
- Essential Research
- Percent Unlikely
- 60%
- Percent Very Likely
- 6%
- Agreement
- The Geelong Treaty
- Duration of Agreement
- 50 years
- Signatories
- Australia and the UK
- Date of Signing
- July 26
