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US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal
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Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two nations together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain met at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from about 45 countries.
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- Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia could still buy five US submarines if needed, defence minister says
- yourdemocracy.netsavings by shifting to cheaper substandard second-hand subs stuffups....
- nine.com.auAustralia to buy only second-hand US submarines under AUKUS overhaul | Nine.com.au
- The MandarinThree for the price of two: Marles does the Virginia-class upcycling dance
- Naval NewsAUKUS Partners Change Plan On Submarines, Mull Drone Fielding
- AOL.comDrones planned to protect Britain's undersea cables from Russia - AOL
- The Manila timesAustralia to receive used submarines from US in 'streamlined' AUKUS deal
- https://www.outlookindia.com/U.S. to Supply Only Used Nuclear Submarines to Australia Under Revised AUKUS Pact | Outlook India
- The HinduU.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal
- Taipei TimesUS to sell 3 used nuclear submarines to Australia in deal
- ExBulletinAustralia, US and UK to collaborate on unmanned submarine development
- GlobalSecurity.orgCutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
- Modern Ghana Media Communication Ltd.US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal
- S A N AAustralia to receive three used U.S. submarines under revised AUKUS plan
- France 24US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal
- YahooAustralia to receive only used nuclear submarines from US in amended defence deal
- Malay MailAustralia to receive only used US nuclear submarines under streamlined Aukus deal
- Anadolu AjansıAustralia will purchase 3 second-hand nuclear-powered submarines under revised AUKUS deal
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