In a hilarious twist to international defense agreements, Australia is set to source its submarines from none other than Facebook Marketplace. This new approach, part of the AUKUS agreement, promises 'significant' savings, according to Defense Minister Richard Marles. While typing 'used Virginia-class nuclear submarines' into Facebook Marketplace, Marles noted the abundance of model submarines, joking that it's a more concrete option than previous plans.

Marles humorously shared that he had contacted a seller offering a used WWII submarine. Although it has a few holes and requires some work, it's several billion dollars cheaper than quotes from the US. He also mentioned another seller with an 'as-new' nuclear submarine available for delivery next week, albeit with a mysterious $5 million deposit and communication through WhatsApp. Whether the deposit has been fruitful remains a mystery, but it certainly sounds promising!