Australia will receive at least eight nuclear-powered submarines as part of new AUKUS alliance
The announcement was made in a joint statement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and three other ministers of the country, it was reported
It became known the other day that the Australian government was tearing up its contract with France in favour of cooperation with Washington and London. The authorities explained their decision by “accelerating changes in regional security”.
Morrison, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden had earlier announced a new AUKUS security partnership, and equipping the Australian navy with nuclear submarines was their first joint initiative.
Australia will receive at least eight nuclear-powered submarines as part of new AUKUS alliance