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Royal Australian Navy
Tue, 28 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul 2026

A brief dive with nuclear powered submarines

Participants in this program will explore nuclear technologies, the role of nuclear-powered submarines as a sovereign capability, and the diplomatic, strategic, and security significance of AUKUS.

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3D rendering of AUKUS Nuclear submarine in the deep sea
Image: Adobe stock
24 July 2024

There’s no point dwelling on AUKUS paths not taken

The submarine project needs more constructive criticism, and less grievance from those whose preferences were not followed, writes Justin Burke.
  • AUKUS
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • nuclear power
  • Nuclear
The National Security Podcast
21 Aug 2025
The National Security Podcast

The evolution of strategic deterrence

In this episode, Fiona Cunningham and Aaron Bateman join David Andrews to explore the evolution of strategic deterrence from the Cold War to contemporary times, with a focus on nuclear weapons, space capabilities and alternative approaches

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Participants of NSC's nuclear literacy program
Travis Kotzur, NSC/ANU
20 October 2025

Empowering government leadership: NSC and ASA drive nuclear literacy

NSC partnered with the Australian Submarine Agency to advance nuclear literacy at senior levels of government through a bespoke executive program.
  • AUKUS
  • Nuclear
  • executive education
The National Security Podcast
22 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 1: Hugh Jeffrey, Deputy Secretary SP&I

In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s current strategic landscape, the Defence Strategic Review, National Defence Strategy, and AUKUS.  

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The National Security Podcast
10 Jul 2025
The National Security Podcast

Nuclear flashpoint: Iran strikes, non-proliferation, and future threats

In this episode, Michael Cohen and Maria Rost Rublee join David Andrews to discuss how recent strikes on Iran have brought nuclear non-proliferation back to the forefront of international policy debates.

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Book cover
18 February 2020

The future of the undersea deterrent: a global survey

This book contributes to the field of nuclear deterrence and strategic stability with 22 authors that span seven countries.
  • undersea deterrence
  • submarines
  • nuclear power
  • Indo-Pacific
  • strategic competition
  • AUKUS
  • Maritime
  • deterrence
  • Nuclear
The National Security Podcast
12 Sep 2024
The National Security Podcast

The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS

In this episode, Damian Parmenter joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the UK perspective on AUKUS: the strategic environment, Pillar One operational specifics, diplomatic engagement and legislation, and progress on Pillar Two.

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The National Security Podcast
25 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist

In this episode, Tanya Monro joins Rory Medcalf to discuss innovation, science and technology, the National Defence Strategy, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, defence research, and universities against the backdrop of AUKUS Pillar 2.

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Justin Wolpert/United States Navy
02 April 2025

Australia’s plan for acquiring nuclear-submarines is on track

Jennifer Parker | AFR