AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones, speed up sub plan
The AUKUS partners agreement includes Australia foregoing a new Virginia-class submarine purchase and instead acquiring an ex-US Navy boat, while accelerating plans for underwater drones and submarine capabilities.
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