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U.S. to Review AUKUS as Part of Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda
- The Trump administration is undertaking an official evaluation of the AUKUS security partnership, which has implications for Australia's ability to obtain nuclear-powered submarines.
- This review follows longstanding challenges including US shipyards struggling to meet submarine production targets and concerns about Australia's defence spending.
- Australia has committed $800 million as an initial investment toward purchasing a minimum of three Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the United States, with deliveries expected to begin around 2032.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed confidence Australia will receive the submarines and emphasized Australia’s commitment to continuing the plan despite the review.
- The review creates uncertainty but underlines the importance of Australia determining its own defence policy while maintaining strong ties with the US and UK allies.
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From AUKUS to tariffs: Should Albanese repair ties with Trump?
As Anthony Albanese heads to the G7 summit, the future of Australia’s most important defence pact is suddenly uncertain. The Trump administration is reviewing AUKUS, pushing for more military spending, and condemning Australia’s new sanctions on Israeli ministers – all signs of a once stable alliance under pressure. Today, press gallery journalist and columnist for Inside
The Australian Ministry of Defence said it was "very confident" on Thursday, June 12, with regard to the future of the Aukus Pact, this strategic partnership concluded in 2021 between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, with the aim of equipping the Australian Navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
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