The US Navy suspends submarine repair work at four West Coast dry docks, prompting fresh concerns about the AUKUS agreement just weeks before a new announcement on an 'optimal pathway' for Australia to develop nuclear-powered submarines.
Operations at four naval shipyard dry docks at the US West Coast will be temporarily suspended.abc.net.au/news/fresh-aukus-concerns-as-submarine-headaches-emerge-in-us/101909434The US Navy has abruptly suspended submarine repair work at four West Coast dry docks, prompting fresh concerns about the AUKUS agreement just weeks before Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announce an "optimal pathway" for Australia to develop nuclear-powered submarines.
"The recently conducted seismic assessment, executed as part of the Navy's long-range Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program , identified potential issues associated with the remote possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring simultaneously with a submarine maintenance availability," the statement said.
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