Bitter blue over butterfly: Could these insects sink AUKUS subs?
Alarm is being raised about the $368bn nuclear-powered submarine project’s shipyard expansion threatening rare butterflies.
AUKUS
The AUKUS a landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia, which was announced to share military technology and boost combined military strength in the Asia-Pacific region.
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‘Blatant act’: China blasts Australia over subs deal
Beijing has accused Australia of fuelling an arms race hours after Anthony Albanese signed off on a historic $368bn deal for nuclear submarines.
ScoMo pushed AUKUS to be more than subs
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‘I want to be on the ground’: Mali’s hasty UK trip after subs deal
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Aussie state big winner in subs deal
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