🇺🇸 川普拍板加速AUKUS核潛艦交付　終結「審查風暴」確保澳洲如期獲艦

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美國總統川普（Donald Trump）正式宣布，美國將依照AUKUS協議（美、英、澳核動力潛艦合作計畫），確保提供澳洲的核潛艦正在如期建造中，並結束先前五角大廈審查所引發的不確定性。此舉被視為重振美澳防務信任、穩固印太戰略的一大關鍵。

川普於華盛頓與澳洲總理艾班尼斯（Anthony Albanese）共同召開記者會時強調：「我們已準備就緒，一切進展迅速且順利。」他明確指出，美方正「全速推進建造」，未來不會再有新的延宕或審查。

先前，五角大廈於6月突宣布對AUKUS協議進行「符合美國優先政策」的檢討，導致外界擔憂該計畫可能被擱置。如今，川普親自出面闢謠，並確認澳洲將如期獲得三艘「維吉尼亞級」（Virginia-class）攻擊潛艦，預計2030年代交付；接續在2040年代，澳洲還將接收五艘全新級別的核動力潛艦。

這批潛艦將使澳洲皇家海軍的戰力邁入核動力時代，取代現役「柯林斯級」（Collins-class）柴油電潛艦。澳洲艦員目前已在美國海軍核動力學校接受專業訓練，為後續運作與維護做準備。

近月來，美方亦投入巨資加快建造速度，包括五角大廈夏季啟動的50億美元造艦合約，以及南韓廠商加入的相關投資。川普的宣布意味AUKUS計畫全面恢復推進，美澳英三方的戰略合作再度鞏固。

🔍 三大觀察重點

1️⃣ 印太戰略明確化：川普的「加速交艦」決定，象徵美國重新強化對盟國安全承諾，對台灣而言，這是印太防線穩定的重要訊號。

2️⃣ 核潛艦技術合作深化：AUKUS不僅是軍售，更是技術共享。未來亞太盟國（含台灣）可觀察潛艦動力、維護與安全模式是否可成為防衛借鏡。

3️⃣ 地緣政治再平衡：在中國於南海與太平洋擴張之際，美澳合作象徵西方勢力的再佈局，台灣應善用此窗口深化與AUKUS國家智庫及軍事交流。

🇬🇧Trump Confirms AUKUS Submarines “Full Steam Ahead,” Ending Pentagon Review Uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed America’s commitment to delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS security pact, ending months of speculation following a Pentagon review. Speaking at a joint press conference in Washington with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Trump declared that the submarines promised to Australia are already under construction and that production is being “expedited and fully on track.”

“We’re just going full steam ahead building,” Trump told reporters. “Everything is moving very rapidly and very well.”

The AUKUS deal—signed between the U.S., U.K., and Australia—will see the delivery of three Virginia-class submarines to the Royal Australian Navy in the 2030s, followed by five next-generation nuclear attack submarines in the 2040s.

The announcement restores confidence in the trilateral partnership after the Pentagon’s June review raised doubts about the program’s future under the Trump administration’s “America First” framework.

The promised submarines mark a technological leap for the Royal Australian Navy, which currently operates Collins-class diesel-electric submarines. Australian sailors are already undergoing nuclear propulsion training with the U.S. Navy to prepare for the transition.

Recent months have also seen accelerated shipbuilding investments, including a $5 billion Pentagon contract and South Korean participation in submarine component production—signals of renewed industrial momentum.

🔍Three Key Observations

1️⃣ Indo-Pacific Strategy Reasserted

Trump’s confirmation demonstrates Washington’s renewed focus on strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific. For regional partners—including Taiwan—this underscores U.S. commitment to maintaining maritime balance against growing Chinese influence.

2️⃣ Technology Sharing Becomes Strategic Deterrence

The AUKUS agreement extends beyond submarine delivery—it represents the institutionalization of nuclear propulsion know-how and defense industrial cooperation. This may inspire future collaboration models on advanced maritime defense technologies.

3️⃣ Alliance Stability Amid Global Uncertainty

By reactivating the AUKUS momentum, the U.S. sends a message of resilience and predictability to its allies. The move also reaffirms that even amid domestic policy shifts, America’s defense ties with Australia and the U.K. remain strategically anchored.