AUKUS Cooperation in the Form of Australian Nuclear Submarine Technology for Stability in Indo-Pacific Region
- March 8, 2022
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue II, February 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Abdi Manab Idris, Nugroho Adi Sasongko, Yanif Dwi Kuntjoro
Department of Energy Security, Faculty Defense Management, Indonesia Defense University, Bogor 16810, Indonesia
Abstract— Australia’s future submarine operation missions are guided by the 2009 Australian White Paper with the specification being able to carry out covert patrols at very long distances with long operating times. Submarines that meet these specifications are nuclear-powered submarines, especially the Astute Class Nuclear Submarine with high technology. The submarine specifications are 97 m long and will displace 7,400 tons of seawater when stored. The submarine can fully circumnavigate the globe without ever surfacing and, armed with tomahawk cruise missiles, can target military facilities on land from thousands of miles away. This new payload will significantly increase the Australian navy’s conventional strike power. The Smart Submarine Astute can pinpoint accuracy to strike targets up to 1,200 km from the coast. According to the AUKUS Alliance (Australia-UK-US), nuclear submarines are an effort for world stabilization and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific Region. Considering the Natural, Energy and Food Wealth of the Indo-Pacific Region is the spearhead of the survival of the global community. The assembly of super-advanced nuclear submarines will not be ready until around 2040, so this cooperation will last quite a while.
Keywords—AUKUS, Nuclear Submarine, Indo-pacific, Stability, Cooperation
I.INTRODUCTION
Efforts to meet Australia’s Future Submarine mission requirements, as outlined in the 2009 White Paper, include strengthening of 12 submarines capable of conducting extended covert patrols (long-range) based on a strategic approach in the operational area. Submarines must be able to operate at low speeds up high. The solution to the mission is a Nuclear Submarine. Although the nuclear submarine lease option has its backers in Australia, nuclear propulsion is political, controversial and explicitly outlined in the 2009 defence White Paper [1-2].
