A US Republican congressman claimed that nuclear weapons may fit American submarines deployed in Australia under the AUKUS pact. He made the comments following a visit to the country. Reports indicate the US is pushing the Australian government on the Port of Darwin lease. The US is also seeking increased Australian defence spending at this stage. The AUKUS agreement includes nuclear-powered submarines for Australia as part of the pact.
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US subs 'could carry nuclear weapons in Australia' - The Australian
US subs 'could carry nuclear weapons in Australia' The Australian
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US Congressman Urges Australia to Welcome Nuclear-armed Submarines Amid AUKUS Pact - SSBCrack
US Congressman Urges Australia to Welcome Nuclear-armed Submarines Amid AUKUS Pact SSBCrack
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US Congressmember Advocates for Australia to Embrace Nuclear-Armed Submarines Amid AUKUS Pact - SSBCrack
US Congressmember Advocates for Australia to Embrace Nuclear-Armed Submarines Amid AUKUS Pact SSBCrack