Australia's Nuclear Subs to Use UK Design, People Say

The transcript discusses Australia's plans to acquire submarines based on a modified British design with US parts. While no official announcement has been made, meetings involving leaders from Australia, the US, and the UK are expected to provide more details. The Orcas Partnership, now 18 months old, will be a focus of these discussions. Australia faces a long wait for its custom-built submarines, with interim solutions including purchasing Virginia class submarines from the US or basing US submarines in Australia. These developments have raised security concerns in the Asia Pacific, particularly with China.

What is the basis for the submarines that Australia is likely to acquire?

• A French design

• A new Australian design

• A modified British design

• A German design

When is the first delivery of Australia's new submarines expected?

• Late 2020s

• Late 2030s

• Late 2040s

• Late 2050s

What is the estimated cost of Australia's submarine acquisition?

• $80 billion

• $50 billion

• $60 billion

• $70 billion

What is one of the interim solutions for Australia's aging submarine fleet?

• Building new submarines in Australia

• Using submarines from Japan

• Purchasing Virginia class submarines from the US

• Leasing submarines from France

Which country expressed concerns about Australia's submarine acquisition?

• China

• Russia

• India

• Japan