7What are AUKUS submarines?

7 What are AUKUS submarines?

(1) An AUKUS submarine is: (a) an Australian submarine; or (b) a UK/US submarine; and includes such a submarine that is not complete (for example, because it is being constructed). (2) An Australian submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction or being disposed of in Australia, for naval or military purposes by Australia. (3) An UK/US submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction in Australia, for naval or military purposes by the United Kingdom or the United States of America.