Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable

The article discusses the emergence of new detection technologies, such as quantum sensing, satellite tracking, and AI, which could potentially render Australia's AUKUS submarines vulnerable. These advancements are part of an accelerating arms race in detection, which should prompt a re-evaluation of Australia's defense strategy. The article draws a parallel to military history, where once-dominant technologies like the Gatling gun, battleship, and tank were eventually undermined or wiped out by the march of new technology. This suggests that the AUKUS submarines, currently considered a strategic asset, may face a similar fate as these new detection technologies become more widespread. The article emphasizes the need for Australia to re-evaluate its defense strategy in light of these technological developments, which could potentially make the oceans transparent and expose the AUKUS submarines to greater vulnerability.