Turnbull Questions AUKUS Submarine Feasibility | Australia News

Former PM Malcolm Turnbull is sounding the alarm over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal, warning that the US simply can’t deliver as promised — not because of betrayal, but due to its own crippling production shortfall. With the $368 billion project already underway, Turnbull questions which future US president would certify selling submarines to Australia without weakening America’s own fleet. Meanwhile, an independent inquiry led by Peter Garrett examines the fallout, while Australia plans to buy used Virginia-class subs first — with new AUKUS subs arriving in the 2040s. Thousands of US troops will be stationed in Western Australia to support rotations, and HMAS Stirling is now officially a US base — a move Turnbull says hasn’t been properly debated in Parliament. Critics like Bob Carr argue the Albanese government had a chance to reassess the deal after taking office in 2022, suggesting the original 2030s timeline for delivery is now impossible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ed94c63755d4a1c