Australia to Buy U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarines in Naval Expansion

Deal is set to be announced at meeting of Biden and leaders of Australia and U.K.

Updated March 8, 2023 9:20 pm ET

The submarine plan calls for the U.S. to step up its port visits to Australia in coming years. Photo: Wesley Towner/U.S. Navy/Zuma Press

The U.S. will speed up Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines by arranging for Canberra’s first few subs to be built in the U.S., according to people familiar with the still-confidential plan. 

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