SECURITYJun 5 · 12:28 UTCASIA TIMESJennifer Parker

Why is Australia buying used American nuclear submarines?

Australia is acquiring three used American nuclear submarines under the AUKUS defense agreement with the United States and the United Kingdom. The decision replaces an earlier plan for two used submarines and one new one, with AUKUS dominating headlines since its 2021 announcement.

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