What does the latest arrangement between the three nations actually mean?
Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Anthony Albanese have unveiled new details of their plan to create a fleet of next generation nuclear-powered submarines.
Under the AUKUS agreement, Australia will first receive at least three of the high-tech underwater vessels.
Broadly, the 2021 pact aims to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly those posed by China.
Meanwhile – speaking with the other leaders in San Diego, Joe Biden stressed that the boats will not have nuclear weapons and will not jeopardise Australia’s commitment to being a nuclear-free country.
Dr. John Coyne from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute discusses the matter in-depth.
