BAE Systems awarded $7.6 billion contract to develop SSN-AUKUS-class attack submarines

The UK government has awarded British arms manufacturer BAE Systems a 4 billion pound ($7.6 billion) contract as part of the AUKUS program to build attack submarines. Key points: The contract will see BAE Systems develop the SSN-AUKUS-class submarines up to 2028 The contract will see BAE Systems develop the SSN-AUKUS-class submarines up to 2028 The British arms manufacturer will now begin detailed design work on the new vessel The British arms manufacturer will now begin detailed design work on the new vessel The submarines will replace the UK’s Astute-class nuclear submarines and Australia’s ageing Collins-class fleet The British, Australian…