Australia’s AUKUS nuclear submarines could fuel regional arms race despite assurance

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Mon, 04/12/2023 - 04:56
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Mon, 04/12/2023 - 04:56
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Australia is not worsening the arms race and gives assurance about the submarines’ nuclear reactors. The deal could still spark a defence build-up in Asia-Pacific while Australia lacks the facilities to deal with nuclear waste, analysts say. Australia may have asserted that its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS Continue reading »

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