Australia scraps existing French submarine deal in favour of new nuclear-powered submarines
In a move that surprised many, leaders from Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States announced a new trilateral security partnership called “AUKUS” on 15 September, with the first initiative being an ambitious plan to co-develop a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for Australia. The nuclear submarine initiative signals an end to Australia’s contract with French shipbuilder […]
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