# AUKUS security pact and Australian nuclear-submarine plan

AUKUS, also styled as Aukus, is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which have stated that its goals are to "promote a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable. " Initially announced on 15 September 2021, the partnership involves two lines of effort referred to as pillars. Pillar 1 focuses on Australia acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines and the rotational basing of US and UK nuclear-powered attack submarines in Australia.

## Dated facts

- 2023: AUKUS optimal pathway submarine plan unveiled. https://factrail.ai/facts/aukus-optimal-pathway-submarine-plan-2023-03.
- 2021: Australia cancels French submarine contract for AUKUS path. https://factrail.ai/facts/australia-cancels-french-submarine-contract-for-aukus-2021.
- 2021: AUKUS security pact announced. https://factrail.ai/facts/aukus-pact-announced-2021-09-15.

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