Richard WeatherleyExchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement • January 9th, 2024
Submission to the Inquiry into the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement (ENNPIA)Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement • November 23rd, 2021
This agreement is a significant document underpinning the new AUKUS partnership with the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK), including the sharing of nuclear technology for a new fleet of nuclear submarines. The agreement outlines some of the terms of the sharing of technology, ensuring that sensitive information relating to nuclear technology is kept confidential. The agreement has entered public focus with the discussion around Australia’s submarine acquisition and the impact on foreign policy and defence policy. The agreement has great significance diplomatically and strategically with the enhanced cooperation with US and UK and Australia gaining access to advanced nuclear technology and submarine capabilities.
