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AUKUS Deal Reportedly Safe From US Review
The Pentagon review cleared the way for Australia to acquire three to five Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS, a $368 billion defence pact spanning 30 years, officials said.
- Under the 2021 AUKUS defence agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US, Australia plans to procure a minimum of three nuclear-powered submarines from America.
- The deal underwent a Pentagon review led by Elbridge Colby, launched in June, amid concerns about US submarine production delays and strategic alignment with previous US policies.
- Despite these concerns, officials and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles affirm ongoing support for the deal, and Australia has already paid billions towards submarine construction and related industry development.
- Reports from Nikkei Asia and statements from officials declare "AUKUS is safe" and confirm no expected changes to submarine delivery schedules before Prime Minister Albanese's October 20 White House visit.
- The continuation of AUKUS suggests sustained trilateral cooperation on defence, with implications for Australia’s 21st century defence capabilities and the strategic interests of all three nations.
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