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Congress Questions Nuclear Submarine Sale to Australia Amid China Tensions

2/4/2026

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A U.S. Congressional report questions selling nuclear submarines to Australia under Aukus, proposing they stay under U.S. command amid tensions with China over Taiwan.
It notes Australia’s reluctance to commit to supporting the U.S. in conflict with China.
The report says Australia could invest in long-range missiles and drones instead.
It notes cybersecurity risks associated with sharing submarine technology.
It concludes that selling submarines could deter China in the Indo-Pacific region.

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A U.S. Congressional report questions selling nuclear submarines to Australia under Aukus, proposing they stay under U.S. command amid tensions with China over Taiwan.
It notes Australia’s reluctance to commit to supporting the U.S. in conflict with China.
The report says Australia could invest in long-range missiles and drones instead.
It notes cybersecurity risks associated with sharing submarine technology.
It concludes that selling submarines could deter China in the Indo-Pacific region.