Search
00
GBAF Logo
trophy
Top StoriesInterviewsBusinessFinanceBankingTechnologyInvestingTradingVideosAwardsMagazinesHeadlinesTrends

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest news and updates from our team.

Global Banking & Finance Review®

Global Banking & Finance Review® - Subscribe to our newsletter

Company

    GBAF Logo
    • About Us
    • Profile
    • Privacy & Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    • Advertising
    • Submit Post
    • Latest News
    • Research Reports
    • Press Release
    • Awards▾
      • About the Awards
      • Awards TimeTable
      • Submit Nominations
      • Testimonials
      • Media Room
      • Award Winners
      • FAQ
    • Magazines▾
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 79
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 78
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 77
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 76
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 75
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 73
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 71
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 70
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 69
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 66
    Top StoriesInterviewsBusinessFinanceBankingTechnologyInvestingTradingVideosAwardsMagazinesHeadlinesTrends

    Global Banking & Finance Review® is a leading financial portal and online magazine offering News, Analysis, Opinion, Reviews, Interviews & Videos from the world of Banking, Finance, Business, Trading, Technology, Investing, Brokerage, Foreign Exchange, Tax & Legal, Islamic Finance, Asset & Wealth Management.
    Copyright © 2010-2026 GBAF Publications Ltd - All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Tags | Developed By eCorpIT

    Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

    Global Banking & Finance Review® is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

    Home > Headlines > Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty
    Headlines

    Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on July 26, 2025

    2 min read

    Last updated: January 22, 2026

    Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty - Headlines news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review
    Why waste money on news and opinion when you can access them for free?

    Take advantage of our newsletter subscription and stay informed on the go!

    Subscribe

    Tags:partnershipinvestmentinternational cooperationfinancial community

    Quick Summary

    Australia and Britain signed a 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership to enhance defense cooperation, focusing on nuclear-powered submarines to counter China's Indo-Pacific ambitions.

    Australia and Britain Forge 50-Year AUKUS Submarine Agreement

    SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's government said on Saturday it signed a treaty with Britain to bolster cooperation over the next 50 years on the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.

    The AUKUS pact, agreed upon by Australia, Britain and the U.S. in 2021, aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the next decade to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced a formal review of the pact this year.

    Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a statement that the bilateral treaty was signed with Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey on Saturday after a meeting in the city of Geelong, in Victoria state.

    "The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive cooperation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our SSN-AUKUS submarines," the statement said.

    The treaty was a "commitment for the next 50 years of UK-Australian bilateral defence cooperation under AUKUS Pillar I", it said, adding that it built on the "strong foundation" of trilateral AUKUS cooperation.

    Britain's ministry of defence said this week that the bilateral treaty would underpin the two allies' submarine programmes and was expected to be worth up to 20 billion pounds ($27.1 billion) for Britain in exports over the next 25 years.

    AUKUS is Australia's biggest-ever defence project, with Canberra committing to spend A$368 billion over three decades to the programme, which includes billions of dollars of investment in the U.S. production base.

    Australia, which this month paid A$800 million to the U.S. in the second instalment under AUKUS, has maintained it is confident the pact will proceed.

    The defence and foreign ministers of Australia and Britain held talks on Friday in Sydney on boosting cooperation, coinciding with Australia's largest war games.

    As many as 40,000 troops from 19 countries are taking part in the Talisman Sabre exercises held from July 13 to August 4, which Australia's military has said are a rehearsal for joint warfare to maintain Indo-Pacific stability.

    Britain has significantly increased its participation in the exercise co-hosted by Australia and the United States, with aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales taking part this year.

    (Reporting by Sam McKeith in Sydney; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Australia and Britain sign a 50-year AUKUS submarine treaty.
    • •The agreement aims to counter China's Indo-Pacific ambitions.
    • •The treaty involves nuclear-powered submarine cooperation.
    • •The pact is Australia's largest-ever defense project.
    • •The Geelong Treaty enhances UK-Australia defense ties.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty

    1What is the purpose of the AUKUS treaty signed by Australia and Britain?

    The AUKUS treaty aims to bolster cooperation over the next 50 years on the nuclear submarine partnership, enhancing bilateral defence collaboration.

    2How much is the AUKUS submarine partnership expected to cost Britain?

    The bilateral treaty is expected to be worth up to 20 billion pounds ($27.1 billion) for Britain's submarine programmes.

    3What recent financial commitment did Australia make under the AUKUS agreement?

    Australia paid A$800 million to the U.S. as the second instalment under the AUKUS agreement this month.

    4What military exercises are associated with the AUKUS partnership?

    The Talisman Sabre exercises, involving 40,000 troops from 19 countries, are associated with the AUKUS partnership and are a rehearsal for joint warfare.

    5Who signed the treaty on behalf of Australia and Britain?

    Defence Minister Richard Marles signed the treaty for Australia, while Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey represented the UK.

    More from Headlines

    Explore more articles in the Headlines category

    Image for If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
    If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
    Image for Italian police investigating possible sabotage to rail network near Bologna, official says
    Italian police investigating possible sabotage to rail network near Bologna, official says
    Image for Olympics-Protesters to rally in Milan denouncing impact of Winter Games
    Olympics-Protesters to rally in Milan denouncing impact of Winter Games
    Image for Olympics-Biathlon-Winter Games bring tourism boost to biathlon hotbed of northern Italy
    Olympics-Biathlon-Winter Games bring tourism boost to biathlon hotbed of northern Italy
    Image for US wants Russia, Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
    US wants Russia, Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
    Image for Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
    Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
    Image for Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
    Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
    Image for Ukraine backs Pope's call for Olympic truce in war with Russia
    Ukraine backs Pope's call for Olympic truce in war with Russia
    Image for Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says
    Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says
    Image for The Kyiv family, with its pets and pigs, defying Russia and the cold
    The Kyiv family, with its pets and pigs, defying Russia and the cold
    Image for Not Italy's Devil's Island: Sardinia bristles at mafia inmate plan
    Not Italy's Devil's Island: Sardinia bristles at mafia inmate plan
    Image for Two Polish airports reopen after NATO jets activated over Russian strikes on Ukraine
    Two Polish airports reopen after NATO jets activated over Russian strikes on Ukraine
    View All Headlines Posts
    Previous Headlines PostItaly's Meloni: Recognising Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive'
    Next Headlines PostQatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows