Here's why the news about Australia getting nuclear submarines with the help of the US and UK is a big deal
3 years, 3 months ago

Here's why the news about Australia getting nuclear submarines with the help of the US and UK is a big deal

ABC  

If you haven't noticed, there's been a lot of hype around about a deal to make Australia one of the few countries in the world equipped with nuclear submarines. There's no word yet on how much the new nuclear deal may cost and it's unclear how much Australia might have to pay to scuttle its deal with France. Greens leader Adam Bandt referred to nuclear submarines as "floating Chernobyls", and said his party would vehemently oppose the new partnership. "As a Prime Minister, I must make decisions that are in Australia's national security," Mr Morrison said.

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Australia, U.S., U.K. sign nuclear transfer deal for AUKUS submarines
4 months, 1 week ago

Australia, U.S., U.K. sign nuclear transfer deal for AUKUS submarines

The Hindu  

Australia said on Monday it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines. "This agreement is an important step towards Australia's acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy," said Richard Marles, Australia's Defence Minister and Deputy …

Revamped AUKUS document reveals how US and UK can walk away from nuclear submarine deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Revamped AUKUS document reveals how US and UK can walk away from nuclear submarine deal

ABC  

Australia would foot the bill for any loss or injury caused by sensitive technology and radioactive materials transferred by the United States and United Kingdom for nuclear submarines, under a revamped version of the AUKUS agreement. According to the document, "Australia shall be responsible for the management, disposition, storage, and disposal of any spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste resulting …

Submarine boss refuses to answer questions over multi-billion-dollar AUKUS payments
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Submarine boss refuses to answer questions over multi-billion-dollar AUKUS payments

ABC  

The head of the AUKUS submarine program has refused to say whether an almost $5 billion government payment to the United States will be refunded if no nuclear-powered boats are delivered to Australia. During a Senate estimates hearing, Greens senator David Shoebridge attempted to extract details of the impending $4.7 billion payment to the US from the head of the …

$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
9 months ago

$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday. Australia Defense Minister Richard Marles said the agreement showed that the nuclear submarines program would be fulfilled and would create new production capability for the AUKUS …

$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
9 months ago

$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

The Independent  

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AUKUS: Are nuclear-powered submarines a good idea for Australia?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AUKUS: Are nuclear-powered submarines a good idea for Australia?

ABC  

There were always going to be questions about a nuclear-powered submarine deal with a price tag of up to $368 billion. Former prime minister Scott Morrison called AUKUS "the best" decision of his government, while current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said it would "strengthen Australia's national security and stability in our region". Peter Dean, the director of foreign policy …

New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance means it won't play a role in Australia's submarine plans
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance means it won't play a role in Australia's submarine plans

The Independent  

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Australia: Thousands protest against proposed submarine base
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia: Thousands protest against proposed submarine base

Firstpost  

Thousands of protesters demonstrated on Saturday against the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine station at Port Kembla in eastern Australia as part of the AUKUS defence agreement with the US, UK, and Australia, which is worth A$368 billion. According to public broadcaster ABC, the Defence Department prefers to build a new east-coast submarine facility near New South Wales’ second-largest coal …

Leaping Into the Unknown: AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines
1 year, 8 months ago

Leaping Into the Unknown: AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines

The Diplomat  

Australia’s long and contentious journey toward the acquisition of nuclear-propelled submarines is a stark indicator of the rising anxiety in Canberra about China’s fast-paced military modernization and aspirations for regional primacy. From around 2027, U.S. and U.K. nuclear submarines will undertake rotational deployments to Australia In the 2030s, subject to U.S. Congressional approval, Australia will purchase three to five Virginia-class …

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

The Hindu  

The story so far: United States President Joe Biden, alongside his Australian and British counterparts Anthony Albanese and Rishi Sunak, unveiled on Monday, March 13, a deal to sell U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and to provide American technology for the production of such submarines in British and Australian facilities. Stating that challenges to global stability had only grown …

What does the Aukus nuclear submarine deal mean for world politics?
1 year, 9 months ago

What does the Aukus nuclear submarine deal mean for world politics?

The Independent  

The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The most extreme expression of this has been President Biden’s pledge last year to assist Taiwan militarily in the event of an “unprecedented attack”, even though China has historically ruled out the …

China is determined to thwart AUKUS, driven by distrust and fear of a US nuclear build-up
1 year, 9 months ago

China is determined to thwart AUKUS, driven by distrust and fear of a US nuclear build-up

ABC  

China has made no secret of its plans to diplomatically thwart Australia's AUKUS submarine plan, which it sees as part of a broader US effort to contain China's future military dominance of Asia. Beijing's mission to the United Nations on Tuesday slammed the announcement that Australia will obtain several American nuclear-powered submarines as part of the deal, saying it "fuels …

What’s the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between US, UK, and Australia? Why is China upset?
1 year, 9 months ago

What’s the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between US, UK, and Australia? Why is China upset?

Firstpost  

The US, the UK and Australia have finalised the pact that will allow them to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. On Monday, Australia’s prime minister said that the Aukus plan marked “a new chapter” in the relationship between the three countries. Australia’s Albanese said that the submarine deal marked the “biggest single investment in Australia’s defence capability in all …

Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia

Live Mint  

The United States, Australia and Britain on Monday unveiled details of a plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Addressing a ceremony at the U.S. naval base in San Diego, accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, U.S. President Joe Biden called …

To counter China, US and allies unveil nuke-powered submarine plan for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

To counter China, US and allies unveil nuke-powered submarine plan for Australia

Hindustan Times  

The leaders of the United States, Australia and Britain on Monday unveiled details of a plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines, a major step involving investment of hundreds of billions of dollars aimed at countering China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Addressing a ceremony …

Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia

India Today  

The United States, Australia and Britain on Monday unveiled details of a plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Addressing a ceremony at the US naval base in San Diego, accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden called …

Australia to purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from US to counter China in Indo-Pacific region
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia to purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from US to counter China in Indo-Pacific region

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on Monday, revealed that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from Washington. The partnership between the three countries, given the acronym AUKUS, was announced in 2021 and enables Australia to access nuclear-powered submarines that are more stealthy and capable than conventionally powered vessels. Australia purchased …

Nuclear submarine deal will deeply impact the Australian Defence Force. Has the government got it right?
1 year, 9 months ago

Nuclear submarine deal will deeply impact the Australian Defence Force. Has the government got it right?

ABC  

Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was part of one of the most momentous announcements about the national security of Australia in the history of our nation. Australia will home base, then procure, up to five American Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarines over the next decade. Australia will homebase, then procure, up to five American Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarines over …

Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Biden flew to San Diego to appear with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak …

Australia, US and UK unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia, US and UK unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans

Al Jazeera  

Meeting of countries’ leaders comes 18 months after US-UK-Australia security pact set up to counter China in Asia Pacific. Under the AUKUS agreement, which is aimed at preserving a “free and open” Indo Pacific, Australia will buy three American nuclear submarines. Australia will also have the option to purchase two more of the nuclear submarines after the initial deal, which …

Australia to receive 'highest quality' submarines, not 'clunkers', US congressman Joe Courtney says
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia to receive 'highest quality' submarines, not 'clunkers', US congressman Joe Courtney says

ABC  

A senior US politician has declared Australia will receive the "highest-quality" Virginia-class nuclear submarines, vowing the United States will not be "foisting off clunkers" to its ally. Key points: US congressman Joe Courtney told Insiders the submarines Australia would receive would be high quality He said reports that the subs would be jointly crewed with US sailors were "over-hyped" The …

A moment of reckoning for AUKUS and Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

A moment of reckoning for AUKUS and Australia

The Hindu  

The week ahead is likely to be crucial for Australia. The main issue for Australia is that many of its regional partners oppose the Royal Australian Navy operating nuclear attack submarines. Senators wrote to President Joe Biden in January this year, urging him not to sell nuclear submarines to Australia, warning that it would jeopardise U.S. national security given the …

Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines made in the US
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines made in the US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Australia will purchase U.S.-manufactured, nuclear-powered attack submarines to modernize its fleet, a European official and two people familiar with the matter said Thursday, amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The purchase agreement for up to five Virginia-class submarines will be announced Monday when President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.K. Prime …

Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The leaders of the United States, Britain and Australia will meet in the United States next week to discuss security and foreign policy, all three countries said Wednesday ahead of an expected nuclear submarine deal aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Pacific. Britain's The Times newspaper reported Tuesday that Australia is expected to acquire submarines built by …

Trouble for AUKUS Alliance as Biden Urged to Rethink Sale of Nuclear Submarines to Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Trouble for AUKUS Alliance as Biden Urged to Rethink Sale of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

News 18  

A Republican and a Democrat senator have urged US President Joe Biden to not sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia because it would negatively impact America’s national security and also because vessels are ‘scarce.’ The leak was reported by Breaking Defence and the Guardian. “We are concerned that what was initially touted as a ‘do no harm’ opportunity to support Australia …

US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet
1 year, 11 months ago

US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet

ABC  

Two powerful US politicians have raised serious concerns about the AUKUS pact, warning President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risked harming America's industrial base to "breaking point". Key points: The senators warned against selling or transferring Virginia-class submarines to Australia A spokesperson for the defence minister says details of the AUKUS deal will be announced …

Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister said Friday he remained committed to building a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology despite the French president describing the plan as a “confrontation with China.” The previous Australian government infuriated President Emmanuel Macron last year by canceling a contract for a French-built fleet of conventionally-powered submarines worth 90 billion Australian dollars …

SA Premier says Australian government has 'reassured' him nuclear submarines will be built in Adelaide
2 years, 2 months ago

SA Premier says Australian government has 'reassured' him nuclear submarines will be built in Adelaide

ABC  

South Australia's Premier says the federal government has "reassured" him that Australia's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be built in Adelaide. Key points: The federal government has previously said Australia's new submarines would be built in Adelaide A report said building them in the US could see them delivered quicker South Australia's Premier says he has been reassured they will …

Australia could get nuclear submarines from US earlier
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia could get nuclear submarines from US earlier

Daily Mail  

It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed commitment to AUKUS Australia's first batch of nuclear-powered submarines could arrive earlier via the United States, as Anthony Albanese reaffirms the country's commitment to the AUKUS treaty. The prime minister marked the one year anniversary of the treaty between Australia, the US and the United Kingdom, saying it has made significant progress …

A year since AUKUS and there is no clear plan for nuclear submarines
2 years, 3 months ago

A year since AUKUS and there is no clear plan for nuclear submarines

ABC  

The Defence publicity machine cranked into action on Friday morning. The chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, took to Twitter, noting that the day marked one year since "the announcement of AUKUS- Australia's trilateral security partnership with the UK and US". "The first initiative under AUKUS is to support Australia to acquire conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines for #YourADF, while …

A con job
2 years, 3 months ago

A con job

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY AUKUS is a fig leaf for US plans to base its forces in Australia AUKUS, the security partnership formed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, is many things to many people and organizations. The talk of senior UK, US and Australian defense officials implies that Australia will build/purchase nuclear submarines from UK/US sources to …

Indonesia criticises submarine loophole in nuclear non-proliferation treaty that underpins AUKUS deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Indonesia criticises submarine loophole in nuclear non-proliferation treaty that underpins AUKUS deal

ABC  

Indonesia has issued a forceful warning about the dangers of sharing nuclear propulsion technology ahead of a high-profile United Nations meeting that is expected to scrutinise Australia's plans to develop nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact. Key points: Indonesia is concerned that shared nuclear technology for submarines could lead to the development of nuclear weapons Australia was not directly referenced, …

Fleet of nuclear submarines will be sent by Britain to Australia as a warning to China
2 years, 5 months ago

Fleet of nuclear submarines will be sent by Britain to Australia as a warning to China

Daily Mail  

Britain is to send a fleet of nuclear submarines to the Pacific in a decisive move to thwart Chinese aggression in the region. According to reports in Australia, Royal Navy submarines would be based at Perth on the country’s western coast and Australian submariners would be incorporated into British crews to improve their skills. British nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Astute …

China furious over Australia's AUKUS submarine deal: Nuclear weapons
2 years, 5 months ago

China furious over Australia's AUKUS submarine deal: Nuclear weapons

Daily Mail  

China has accused Australia of secretly readying to develop nuclear weapons in its latest attack against the AUKUS defence pact. China has accused Australia of secretly readying to develop nuclear weapons in its latest attack against the AUKUS defence pact The China Arms Control and Disarmament Association and China Institute of Nuclear Industry Strategy held a highly orchestrated media conference …

Beijing warns AUKUS submarine project sets a 'dangerous precedent' and threatens non-proliferation
2 years, 5 months ago

Beijing warns AUKUS submarine project sets a 'dangerous precedent' and threatens non-proliferation

ABC  

China's government is ramping up its campaign against Australia's push to build nuclear-powered submarines with the United States and the United Kingdom, publishing a new report which declares the project is a grave risk to non-proliferation and warns that Australia may be intent on developing nuclear weapons. Key points: The report warns the submarine deal would set a "dangerous precedent" …

Will Australia's nuclear submarines end up being built overseas?
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Australia's nuclear submarines end up being built overseas?

ABC  

In 1938, wharfies at Port Kembla, south of Sydney refused to load smelted iron ore bound for military production in Japan for its war against China. Key points: Independent Senator Rex Patrick is concerned Australia's nuclear submarines may end up being built overseas Defence expert Clive Williams believes it would be cheaper to build the subs in the US or …

Australia deploys diplomatic resources to fight Chinese and Russian 'disinformation' on AUKUS submarine deal
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia deploys diplomatic resources to fight Chinese and Russian 'disinformation' on AUKUS submarine deal

ABC  

Australia is bulking up specialised diplomatic teams in both Canberra and Vienna to win international acceptance for the AUKUS nuclear submarine project as it braces for a massive "disinformation" campaign from China and Russia. Key points: Australia faces regulatory and geopolitical hurdles as the first non-nuclear weapons state to acquire nuclear-powered submarines Beijing has made it clear it will do …

Nuclear submarines and closer interaction with British military to dominate Australian talks with UK
2 years, 11 months ago

Nuclear submarines and closer interaction with British military to dominate Australian talks with UK

ABC  

Closer military cooperation and possible basing of British defence assets in Australia will be discussed when ministers from both nations hold long-awaited face-to-face talks in Sydney this week. Key points: British and Australian ministers will discuss the nuclear submarine deal and emerging security threats This will be the countries' first in-person AUKMIN meeting since before the pandemic Scott Morrison will …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of lying to the French over the submarine deal. Here's what got us to this point
3 years, 1 month ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of lying to the French over the submarine deal. Here's what got us to this point

ABC  

The fallout from Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to scrap a French submarine deal in favour of a nuclear option from the US or UK has continued into this week's meeting of world leaders in Glasgow. And US President Joe Biden is doing his best to distance himself from what he called Mr Morrison's "clumsy" move, as the federal opposition …

Indonesia, Malaysia concerned about Australia’s nuclear submarines
3 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia, Malaysia concerned about Australia’s nuclear submarines

The Hindu  

The Foreign Ministers of Malaysia and Indonesia expressed concern on Monday that Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines may increase the rivalry of major powers in Southeast Asia. “We both agreed that efforts to maintain a peaceful and stable region must continue and don’t want the current dynamics to cause tension in the arms race and also in power projection.” The two Ministers …

US and UK begin jostling to supply Australia with nuclear submarine fleet
3 years, 2 months ago

US and UK begin jostling to supply Australia with nuclear submarine fleet

ABC  

Just before the outbreak of World War I, the fledgling Royal Australian Navy turned to the "mother country" for its first submarine and more than a century later, Britain is again likely to play a pivotal role. The now dumped Attack class submarine being designed by France's Naval Group was based on the Barracuda class, which lost three years in …

Forever friends and text message break-ups: Politics overshadow the government's submarine switch
3 years, 2 months ago

Forever friends and text message break-ups: Politics overshadow the government's submarine switch

ABC  

The federal Coalition have always been keen advocates of contracting things out. Australia's nuclear subs deal explained Photo shows Collins class submarines HMAS Dechaineux, HMAS Waller and HMAS Sheean Are you wondering why there's so much fuss about Australia's decision to acquire nuclear submarines? This week's moves – the announcement that Australia may build submarines with US and British technology …

AUKUS or Not, Why France is India’s Preferred Partner for Nuclear Attack Submarines
3 years, 2 months ago

AUKUS or Not, Why France is India’s Preferred Partner for Nuclear Attack Submarines

News 18  

The new AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK and the USA to help Australia develop nuclear-powered attack submarines is in India’s interests. Together with Japan, which is also beefing up its defence budget and capabilities, a militarily strong Australia will help ease the pressure off India, both along its border and in the Indian Ocean, where Chinese naval …

The big deal behind the ruckus over AUKUS
3 years, 3 months ago

The big deal behind the ruckus over AUKUS

The Hindu  

The announcement of the new Australia-U.K.-U.S. trilateral security pact has naturally generated animated debate in strategic circles, coming as it does just days before the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit to be hosted by United States President Joe Biden on September 24 in Washington. Close ties notwithstanding, Australia’s future fleet of nuclear submarines will not be permitted access to New …

‘Crisis of trust': France bristles at US submarine deal
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Crisis of trust': France bristles at US submarine deal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — France’s top diplomat declared Monday that there is a “crisis of trust” in the United States after a Pacific defense deal stung France and left Europe wondering about its longtime ally across the Atlantic. Speaking to reporters in New York, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said European countries won’t let Washington leave them behind when shaping …

Scott Morrison not planning to discuss submarine deal with French President Emmanuel Macron while at United Nations General Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Scott Morrison not planning to discuss submarine deal with French President Emmanuel Macron while at United Nations General Assembly

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended Australia's decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine contract with France, and says he has no plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the United Nations General Assembly. Key points: Scott Morrison will spend a day in New York during the meeting of the UNGA He said he made it "very clear" …

Australia says France knew of ‘grave’ submarine concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia says France knew of ‘grave’ submarine concerns

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — France would have known Australia had “deep and grave concerns” that a submarine fleet the French were building would not meet Australian needs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday after the contract’s cancellation set off a diplomatic crisis. France accused Australia of concealing its intentions to back out of the 90 billion Australian dollar contract for French …

Australia dismisses France's accusations, says concerns over submarine deal 'raised some months ago'
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia dismisses France's accusations, says concerns over submarine deal 'raised some months ago'

Firstpost  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the capability being delivered by France’s Attack Class submarine was not going to meet their strategic interests Sydney : Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday rejected France’s accusations that Canberra lied about plans to cancel a contract to buy French submarines, saying he had raised concerns over the deal “some months ago”. Morrison’s …

Submarine deal row: France accuses Australia, US of lying and duplicity
3 years, 3 months ago

Submarine deal row: France accuses Australia, US of lying and duplicity

Firstpost  

The move comes after Australia’s decision to break a 2016 deal for French submarines in favour of American nuclear-powered vessels Paris : France on Saturday accused Australia and the United States of lying over a ruptured Australian contract to buy French submarines, saying a grave crisis was under way between the allies. A White House official on Friday expressed “regret” …

Malaysia warns Australia nuclear submarine project could 'provoke other powers' in Asia
3 years, 3 months ago

Malaysia warns Australia nuclear submarine project could 'provoke other powers' in Asia

ABC  

Malaysia has joined criticism of Australia's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines, warning it could spark a renewed arms race in the region, while the diplomatic crisis with France sparked by the decision continues to escalate. Key points: Malaysia and Indonesia have criticised Australia's decision, while Singapore and Japan added support France will cancel a planned trilateral meeting with Australia and …

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