‘Monumental step’: Aus-US subs deal finally sealed
The US Congress has agreed to sell its nuclear submarines to another country for the first time, giving the green light to the AUKUS pact with historic new laws.
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.
The US Congress has agreed to sell its nuclear submarines to another country for the first time, giving the green light to the AUKUS pact with historic new laws.
Australia will buy up to five Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US to be delivered in the 2030s.
Australia and the US have taken the first step towards a major missile and rocket project, as Australian manufacturing will get a lift as part of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Despite Franco-Australian relations hitting rock bottom after the AUKUS pact was established, the bilateral relationship appears to have turned a new page with a new deal signed-off.
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