''Care to explain how a submarine who’s main task is ISR, and is...

''Care to explain how a submarine who’s main task is ISR, and is a submarine ''

your question and understanding is fundamentally flawed and incorrect -

your infantile method of trying to look smart by using the term ISR - without explaining what it stands for - trying to look superior because you can say - everyone knows what it means ----------- falls flat on it's face because
Virginia class role is NOT primary tasked ''Care to explain how a submarine who’s main task is ISR'' ISR
'can' be a primary task, but it's main job is attack.

ISR means Intelligence Surveillance and reconnaissance,

Virginia class is in fact SSN -------- nuclear-powered attack submarines
which are also suited to ISR, but not as a primary role

What in the name of god Australia would want with long range nuclear powered submarines for ISR is totally mysterious - where what Australia needs is far more so shallow water capable, quiet as possible submarines for coastal protection and intrusion surveillance -------- and that means - many diesel electrics
We can leave the sneaky intelligence gathering stuff to the Americans and Kevin Rudd and lots of people who hang out at Box Hill


The AUKUS submarine deal will provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines through a multi-phase approach:
1. In the early 2030s, Australia will purchase 3-5 Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States[1][4]. These will serve as an interim capability.
2. From the late 2030s or early 2040s, Australia will begin building its own nuclear-powered submarines, called the SSN-AUKUS class[1][3]. This new submarine design will be jointly developed by Australia and the UK, incorporating US technology[1].
3. The SSN-AUKUS submarines are intended to be the future attack submarines for both Australia and the UK. Both countries plan to start building these submarines in their domestic shipyards before the end of this decade[1].
It's important to note that while these submarines will be nuclear-powered, they will not be nuclear-armed[1]. The nuclear reactors powering the SSN-AUKUS submarines will arrive in a welded power unit and will not require refueling during their expected lifetime[1].
This deal represents a significant shift for Australia, moving from conventional diesel-electric submarines to nuclear-powered ones. The nuclear propulsion will provide advantages such as extended underwater capabilities and improved stealth[1].
However, it's worth noting that some experts have raised concerns about the feasibility and timeline of this ambitious plan, given Australia's limited experience with nuclear technology and the complexities involved in building and maintaining nuclear-powered submarines[3].

[1] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...rine-deal-and-what-does-it-mean-the-key-facts
[2] https://carnegieendowment.org/posts...-australia-alliance?center=global&lang=en
[3] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/aukus-set-to-sink/103534664
[4] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/...ar-submarines-us-funding-cut-aukus-rcna143120
[5] https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9843/