We the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, mark the third anniversary of AUKUS – an enhanced security partnership that promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable. We reaffirm our shared commitment to this historic partnership and acknowledge the considerable progress to date. Pillar I –…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative
M3 will invest in workforce training in Michigan to boost American submarine production The United States’ nuclear submarine force, and the industrial base partners that help deliver and maintain that capability, are foundational to our national security mission. However, America’s submarine industry is limited by significant workforce needs. The Biden-Harris Administration is making strategic investments…
White House Appoints 2024-2025 Class of White House Fellows
The President’s Commission on White House Fellows is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. Fellows spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet…
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to section 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(d)) (the “Act”), the text of the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of…
FACT SHEET: White House Calls on Congress to Advance Critical National Security Priorities
Today, the President is requesting supplemental funding from Congress that advances our national security and supports our allies and partners. Since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, President Biden has surged security, intelligence, and diplomatic support to the people of Israel. This supplemental request will continue to provide the necessary security assistance to Israel, support…
FACT SHEET: Trilateral Australia-UK-US Partnership on Nuclear-Powered Submarines
On March 13, 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States announced an arrangement for Australia to acquire a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) capability through the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) enhanced security partnership. On September 15, 2021, our…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Three Year Anniversary of AUKUS
Three years ago, President Biden and our Australian and United Kingdom partners committed to AUKUS, an enhanced security partnership that promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable. As this partnership has grown, it has strengthened the security of our allies in the region as well as our own security here at home. Over the…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Confronts Global Challenges and Defends Democracy
Since President Biden took office, he has restored U.S. leadership on the world stage and protected democracy around the world. In the wake of Putin’s brutal invasion and illegal war against Ukraine, he has rallied the world to support Ukraine’s defense and stand up against tyranny. The President continues to fight for critical support for…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Confronts Global Challenges and Defends Democracy
Since President Biden took office, he has restored U.S. leadership on the world stage and protected democracy around the world. In the wake of Putin’s brutal invasion and illegal war against Ukraine, he has rallied the world to support Ukraine’s defense and stand up against tyranny. The President continues to fight for critical support for…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the AUKUS Announcement
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you. Hi, everyone. Sorry for the delay here. We’re making sure that everyone was able to join the call and hop on. Welcome to our briefing on the upcoming AUKUS announcement. As a reminder, today’s call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed until tomorrow, Monday, March 13th, at…
