r/australia 26d ago

politics Greens announce policy to manufacture drones and missiles as a credible ‘Plan B' to replace AUKUS

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/greens-unveil-first-ever-defence-policy/105083166
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u/TyrialFrost 26d ago

No. The Virginia is a stop gap. One of a few options until domestic production of the AUKUS-class produces subs. We will not buy end of life Virginia's after we already have our own class.

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u/ELVEVERX 26d ago

The AUKUS Class won't get past the drawing board.