Anthony Albanese ‘confident’ about Aukus deal despite US submarine scepticism
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Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia will need to make its own industrial contribution for the US and UK deal
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Australia is on track to announce plans to buy new nuclear-powered submarines from the US and UK, despite scepticism in Washington, the Albanese government says.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the defence minister, Richard Marles, said Australia's relationship with the US remained strong after revelations two US senators raised concerns to the president, Joe Biden, the Aukus deal between the three countries could kill off America's submarine-building industry.
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