澳大利亚UKUS安全伙伴关系规定澳大利亚购置核动力潜艇。 AUKUS security partnership establishes Australia's acquisition of nuclear-propulsion submarines.

美国、英国和澳大利亚之间的美国、英国和澳大利亚安全伙伴关系旨在通过澳大利亚购置核动力潜艇加强区域稳定。 The AUKUS security partnership among the U.S., U.K., and Australia aims to bolster regional stability through Australia's acquisition of nuclear-propulsion submarines. 批评者认为，该协议不必要且成本高昂，可能会加剧与东南亚邻国的紧张关系。 Critics argue the deal is unnecessary and costly, potentially escalating tensions with Southeast Asian neighbors. 然而,支持者认为,尽管估计需要2.68亿澳元至3 680亿美元的成本,但是它解决了澳大利亚老龄化船队的脆弱性,加强了威慑,对国家安全至关重要。 However, proponents assert it addresses the vulnerability of Australia’s aging fleet, enhances deterrence, and is essential for national security, despite the estimated A$268 to $368 billion cost.