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We’ve sorted the subs. Now for AUKUS 2, says our new man in London

Hans van Leeuwen
Hans van LeeuwenEurope correspondent

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London | If you thought striking a $368 billion deal to build nuclear submarines was challenging, the next phase of AUKUS could be more daunting still, according to Australia’s new man in London, Stephen Smith.

It took 18 months for the three countries to nut out a plan to share sensitive technology and co-design a new class of nuclear submarine. But Mr Smith – who started as high commissioner at the end of January – says that is only the start.

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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