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Australia, UK Seal 50-Year Defense Treaty Amid AUKUS Pact

7/25/2025

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Australia and the UK are set to forge a groundbreaking 50-year treaty to bolster the AUKUS submarine pact, addressing worries about US support. Announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles, this partnership will enhance defense collaboration and industrial capabilities, with Australia committing $5 billion to British nuclear reactor development.

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Australia and the UK are set to forge a groundbreaking 50-year treaty to bolster the AUKUS submarine pact, addressing worries about US support. Announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles, this partnership will enhance defense collaboration and industrial capabilities, with Australia committing $5 billion to British nuclear reactor development.