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Construction site with partial dry dock, cranes, and officials in background.

Leidos Subsidiary Designs Australian Nuclear Submarine Dry Dock

Leidos' subsidiary, Gibbs and Cox, has been tapped to design a critical dry dock facility in Australia, a game-changing step toward receiving the country's first Virginia-class submarine under the AUKUS Pillar 1 partnership. This contingency dry dock will provide a vital backup capability for Australia and its allies.

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Naval personnel and officials stand near a submarine in a shipyard, showing serious and concerned expressions.

South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Push Tests Non-nuclear Deterrence Credibility

South Korea is on the brink of unveiling a bold plan for a nuclear-powered submarine program, a move that could send shockwaves through the non-proliferation community and put its allies and rivals on high alert. The push comes as North Korea ramps up its sea-based nuclear capabilities, with suspicions of Russian support adding to the urgency.

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