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Trump ‘very aware, supportive’ of Aukus, says Pete Hegseth as Australia pays down $800m on submarine deal

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Trump ‘very aware, supportive’ of Aukus, says Pete Hegseth as Australia pays down $800m on submarine deal



When asked if US will deliver nuclear submarines on time, US defense secretary says ‘we sure hope so’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said Donald Trump supports the Aukus nuclear submarine deal, after Australia on Friday confirmed its first $800m (US$500m) payment under the defence pact.“The president is very aware, supportive of Aukus, recognises the importance of the defence industrial base,” Hegseth said in opening remarks at a meeting in Washington with the Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, according to a transcript.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2025-02-08 02:59:51

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