CEO of @USSC. Author of By More than Providence and Line of Advantage. Senior Advisor. Henry Kissinger Chair (non resident) @CSIS. Host of The Asia Chessboard.
Mar 13, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The #AUKUS plan delivers capability in realistic but expedited stages: sovereign autonomous vehicles and rotational US & UK subs in the near term; Virginia class in the early 2030s; and the new British-led design after that. The deterrence effect starts early and builds.
This is a win for all three leaders:
🇦🇺gets capability faster with the Virginia class & then more ability to shape the boat design for its needs with British design,
🇺🇸gets stronger unity of technological & operation effort;
🇬🇧gets a needed boost to its own defence production
