Defence minister Richard Marles welcomes confirmation of congressional funding that ensures US can produce Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
A crew member is seen onboard the USS Asheville, a Los Angeles-class nuclear powered fast attack submarine, at HMAS Stirling in Perth. The US has passed a foreign military aid package that includes funding for Aukus.A crew member is seen onboard the USS Asheville, a Los Angeles-class nuclear powered fast attack submarine, at HMAS Stirling in Perth. The US has passed a foreign military aid package that includes funding for Aukus.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The submarine funding is part of a broader $12.5bn injection of American funds contained within the omnibus military aid bill that is dedicated to the Indo-Pacific region and aimed at countering Chinese influence.
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