Trump’s review may not be the biggest threat to AUKUS

Defence insiders are alarmed that Australia isn’t moving fast enough on its end of the deal with Washington.

The Albanese government and analysts in both Canberra and Washington believe the AUKUS pact will survive, although is likely to become more expensive for Australian taxpayers. Tim Beor

Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

Jun 13, 2025 – 4.24pm

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Barely three months ago, Donald Trump was mocked for not knowing what AUKUS was.

Just days before Anthony Albanese is expected to have his first face-to-face encounter with the US president, the prime minister could be forgiven for preferring it stay that way.

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Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery.