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Aukus pact shows UK’s defence strategy is a costly balancing act

Letters: Diana Francis deplores the submarine deal between Britain, the US and Australia, while Prof Andy Stirling assesses our nuclear strategy

The Guardian - UK

‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal

Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region closer to conflict

The Guardian - UK

Chinese official asks if Australia’s Aukus nuclear submarines intended for ‘sightseeing’

Multiple sources present confirm the remark was made but it is unclear if it was made sarcastically

The Guardian - AU

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The devil’s between the detail and the deep blue sea

Australia’s sovereignty will be thrown overboard as the Chinese have ‘a banquet and a quiet chuckle’, say Crikey readers.

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IAEA to inspect future nuclear-powered submarines built in Australia

UN nuclear watchdog will check fuel usage in sealed power units to satisfy non-proliferation obligations

The Guardian - UK

China’s sound and fury over Aukus will mean little for ties with Australia

Beijing wants the relationship ‘back on the right track’ regardless of the trilateral pact

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS has a very high risk of failure: Turnbull

Another former prime minister has questioned the AUKUS security pact following Paul Keating's blistering attack against it and the Labor government.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia seeks talks with global nuclear watchdog to allay Aukus fears

Government has promised not to enrich uranium or reprocess spent fuel as part of the nuclear-powered submarine program

The Guardian - AU

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka tells Anthony Albanese he backs AUKUS deal

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did not need a long stopover to secure support from Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for the long-awaited details of Australia's pathway to nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS deal.

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Former Australian PM says subs 'worst deal in all history'

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has launched a blistering attack on his nation’s plan to buy nuclear-powered submarines from the United States to modernize its fleet, saying “it must be the worst deal in all history.”

The Independent UK

Australia hasn't figured out low-level nuclear waste storage yet – let alone high-level waste from submarines

Within ten years, Australia could be in possession of three American-made Virginia-class nuclear submarines under the AUKUS agreement with the United States and United Kingdom. The following decade, we plan to build five next-generation nuclear submarines.

The Conversation

If AUKUS is all about nuclear submarines, how can it comply with nuclear non-proliferation treaties? A law scholar explains

The issue of nuclear non-proliferation is back in the headlines, thanks to details announced yesterday at a US navy base of a deal involving Australia’s purchase of nuclear submarines.

The Conversation

Site for high-level nuclear waste dump under AUKUS deal must be in national interest, SA premier says

South Australia has been chosen to build submarines under the AUKUS deal, but its premier says that doesn't necessarily mean the state is the best location for the required nuclear waste dump.

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First steps to build Australian submarine production line

The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia in order to ensure the necessary infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines.

Crikey

Dutton and Morrison take credit for AUKUS deal

As ‘defence hawks and chest-beating politicians’ celebrate AUKUS, the former prime minister wants some of the glory.

The New Daily

China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic briefings.

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China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic briefings.

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Newcastle Herald

Sub uncertainty may sink port plans

There are details that must be kept secret in the national interest, the sub base is not one of them.

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More countries could be welcomed into AUKUS: UK

Other countries may join "pillar two" of the AUKUS deal, United Kingdom minister for defence procurement Alex Chalk has told parliament.

The New Daily

‘Significant’ task dealing with subs’ nuclear waste

Australia's up-to-$368 billion deal to acquire a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines will create a major challenge dealing with the vessels' waste.

Crikey

Whatever floats your boats

Australia’s media give Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s big spend on nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS pact a generally positive response, and in NSW the candidates come out swinging before the March 25 election.

The Guardian - AU

ABC staff to walk off job next week – as it happened

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The New Daily

Expensive stop-gap measure could be averted by AUKUS arms control agreement

The Royal Australian Navy believes it needs eight SSNs to meet likely AUKUS commitments and counter the capability build-up of China.

AAP

Subs criticism rises as production line breaks surface

The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia to help provide the infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines, as critics question the deal.

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