The capability of Australia’s diesel-electric submarines would be far exceeded by the nuclear-powered ones it could get from the Aukus deal. Photo: AFP
Australia getting nuclear subs via Aukus ‘ups risk of conflict near China’
- Submarine deal bolsters military deterrence in Indo-Pacific and shows intention to influence China’s strategic calculations, experts say
- Academic warns of possibility of conflict along first island chain as Canberra embraces US strategy to confront Beijing
The capability of Australia’s diesel-electric submarines would be far exceeded by the nuclear-powered ones it could get from the Aukus deal. Photo: AFP
