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‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns
Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’ “Cracks are already beginning to show” in the UK’s funding for the Aukus agree…
Coalition points to stealth bombers as potential AUKUS stop-gap
The Coalition says Australia should consider buying next-generation stealth bombers to help bridge the gap until the AUKUS submarines arrive.…
Australia needs AUKUS contingency: Paterson
Shadow defence minister James Paterson wants Australia to consider long-range bomber aircraft to ensure the country is not left exposed.…
‘Cracks are already beginning to show’: AUKUS is in trouble, UK probe warns
A parliamentary inquiry reveals there are already problems emerging that raise serious doubts about whether the submarine project can be delivered.…
Coalition calls for government to consider fleet of ‘long-range bombers’
Opposition defence spokesman James Paterson also said he was an AUKUS “true believer”, but the submarine plan carries “enormous risks”.…