Australia confident AUKUS security pact will proceed despite US review
Australia remains committed to the AUKUS agreement despite a Pentagon review, with Defence Minister Marles expressing confidence in progressing the nuclear submarine initiative.
The UK is going heavy on attack submarines, with plans to build 12 new ones
The Ministry of Defence stated that the SSN-AUKUS vessels will enhance military strength amid rising global threats, replacing current Astute-class submarines by the 2030s.