{
  "id": 6778878,
  "title": "$5.5B US carrier was ‘sunk’ by $850M submarine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/5-5b-us-carrier-was-sunk-by-850m-submarine",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:13:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/5-5-billion-nuclear-powered-us-aircraft-carrier-sunk-by-850-million-australian-diesel-submarine-after-it-slipped-past-its-defenses/articleshow/134077758.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2000s, the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class submarine HMAS Waller achieved a remarkable feat during multinational war games, reportedly entering the defenses surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln, a US Navy carrier group. The encounter, staged during war exercises near Hawaii and waters north of Australia, demonstrated the capabilities of a smaller conventional submarine to challenge a powerful naval force, even under controlled conditions. The Australian Collins-class submarines, replacing the older Oberon-class, initially faced criticism over high noise levels, mechanical issues, operational difficulties, and challenges with Australia's submarine training system. However, after upgrades and improved crew training, the Collins-class gained a stronger reputation. HMAS Waller's simulated attack on the carrier was widely praised in Australian media, though it was only a controlled exercise and not a real sinking. Despite the simulated victory, the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom has prompted Australia to replace its Collins-class submarines with nuclear-powered ones, as these provide greater endurance. The Collins-class is expected to remain in service until the late 2030s while Australia transitions to the new fleet.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}