1945 – A retired UK rear admiral and former Ministry of Defence nuclear-policy director warns the SSN-AUKUS effort is at high risk because the Royal Navy’s submarine enterprise is short on experienced people, strained by low readiness, and struggling to sustain operations. Under the AUKUS “optimal pathway,” the UK and Australia are meant to co-develop and build a new SSN-AUKUS class for deliveries starting in the late 2030s, while the U.S. sells Australia used Virginia-class boats in the interim.

(Thanks to Alain)