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Hotly contested AUKUS alliance gains strength

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2 years ago

November 22, 2021

The US, Australia, and UK have signed a key deal in their nuclear sub alliance

Australia’s Defence Minister Peter Dutton has signed an agreement to exchange sensitive ‘naval nuclear and propulsion information” between their nations.

The hotly contested programme will equip Australia’s navy with nuclear-powered submarines in a new defence alliance with Britain and the US.

It’s the first agreement on the technology to be publicly signed since the three countries announced the alliance in September.

190306-N-N0101-125 WASHINGTON (March 6, 2019) An artist rendering of the future Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. The 12 submarines of the Columbia class are a shipbuilding priority and will replace the Ohio-class submarines reaching maximum extended service life. The Columbia-class Program Executive Office is on track to begin construction with USS Columbia (SSBN 826) in fiscal year 2021, deliver in fiscal year 2028, and on patrol in 2031. (U.S. Navy illustration/Released)

The AUKUS agreement has angered China

AUKUS seeks to confront tensions in the Pacific where conflict between China and the U-S is growing.

Under the deal Australia will obtain eight nuclear-powered submarines that are capable of long-range missions.

The communist nation has labeled it an “extremely irresponsible” threat to stability in the region.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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