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All at sea: Does $368b for nuclear subs add up?

All at sea: Does $368b for nuclear subs add up?

The Albanese government has struck an impressive outcome with its AUKUS partners. Now the hard work begins.

Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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If only the Prime Minister’s personal plane had the endurance of a nuclear submarine.

As Anthony Albanese winged his way from India to the US for the AUKUS announcement and back to Australia, the trip required a couple of refuelling stops. But Albanese turned these into virtue.

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Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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