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Substandard? Why Australia will now only get second-hand submarines under AUKUS deal
Published 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns that Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.