Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 16, 2021 4:45 pm

SYDNEY: The United States announced a new alliance Wednesday with Australia and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of a rising China, with Canberra to get a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles.

President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his British counterpart Boris Johnson did not mention China in unveiling their alliance, dubbed AUKUS - but their intent was clear, and their announcement prompted fury in Beijing.

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