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Deposit paid: Trump ‘very aware’ of AUKUS as Marles hands over $800m

Australia made its first payment of A$798 million as part of the AUKUS deal to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, marking an important step in the partnership.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Donald Trump is 'very aware' and supportive of AUKUS, recognizing its importance for the defense industrial base.
The AUKUS agreement allows the UK and US to share submarine technology with Australia for the first time in 50 years, enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Critics express concern that cuts to USAID under Trump could allow other nations, like China, to fill the resulting vacuum in the Pacific region.

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Canberra CityNews

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust pays US $800m

Defence Minister Richard Marles looks forward to reaffirming Australia’s commitment to AUKUS. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) By Luke Costin Donald Trump backs the $368 billion US-Australia submarine deal and is committed to ensuring off-the-shelf boats are delivered on time, his top defence official says. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Defence Minister Richard Marles in Washington on Saturday in his first meeting with a foreign counterpar…

15 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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9News

US Defence Secretary says Trump's 'supportive' of AUKUS deal as Australia sends $798 million to Washington

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the US will aim to deliver its first nuclear submarine on time to Australia after the Federal government sent $798 million to Washington as part of the AUKUS deal.Hegseth said Trump was "supportive" of the $3 billion deal in a meeting with Australia's Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon on Friday (Local time).The Albanese government made a $US500 million ($798 milli…

15 days ago·Australia

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SBS News

Trump White House will uphold AUKUS deal as Australia sends $800 million down payment

There had been uncertainty about the future of the AUKUS security partnership under a second Trump administration, but the US defence secretary has said the White House plans on moving forward with the agreement.

15 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Deposit paid: Trump ‘very aware’ of AUKUS as Marles hands over $800m

Canberra has sent the first down payment of a total $4.7 billion to prop up US shipbuilding efforts ahead of the planned purchase of nuclear-powered submarines.

15 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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News

Trump makes huge call on big Aussie deal

President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.

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navalinstitute.com.au

AUKUS: Eastern states must step up | The Australian Naval Institute

By Edward Cavanough and Peter Dean* The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership has now survived the bumpy inauguration of Donald Trump as US president. It has earned the endorsement of newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. It has also seemingly retained strong bipartisan congressional support. Now, the focus for […]

14 days ago

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