The historic AUKUS plan is set to be unveiled in a matter of hours by PM Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden and British PM Rishi Sunak. DETAILS: jekearsley 9News
to lock in the agreement that comes amid growing concerns about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia is purchasing up to five Virginia-class boats as part of AUKUS, according to two people familiar with the arrangement who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the plans. A future generation of submarines will be built in the UK and in Australia with US technology and support. The initial plans call for all of the Australian subs to be constructed in Adelaide, Australia.
Biden will also hold bilateral meetings with Albanese and Sunak, an opportunity to coordinate strategy on a range of global challenges, including Russia's war in Ukraine and the global economy.Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pose for photos at the start of a bilateral meeting and supper ahead of an announcement on AUKUS in San Diego, United States.
Australian officials have pushed back against the criticism, arguing that it is working to acquire nuclear-powered and not nuclear-armed submarines.
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