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Australia's defence secretary stated that the country always preferred secondhand submarines under the Aukus deal. This revelation has led to questions from the Coalition regarding the original arrangement imposed on the Albanese government. The defence secretary emphasized the collaborative nature of the deal with the US, highlighting the benefits of acquiring used submarines.
- ▪Australia's preference was for secondhand nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus deal.
- ▪Defence secretary Meghan Quinn faced questions about the original arrangement imposed on the Albanese government.
- ▪Quinn stated that the decision to acquire used submarines was a joint idea between Australia and the US.
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16.37 EDTAustralia always preferred used submarines, defence secretary claimsDan Jervis-BardyAustralia’s preference was always to receive secondhand nuclear powered submarines under the Aukus deal, defence officials have revealed, prompting the Coalition to question if the original arrangement was “imposed” on the Albanese government.The defence secretary, Meghan Quinn, was grilled at Senate estimates on Tuesday night about the announcement that Australia would buy three used Virginia-class submarines from the US rather than a combination of new and old vessels.Under questioning from the shadow defence minister, James Paterson, Quinn said it was a “joint idea” from Australia and the US to rework the deal.Pressed on which country proposed the alternative plan first, Quinn said: double…
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