Marles points to savings after US downgrades AUKUS sub to second-hand version
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-31 14:58 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Military & Defence, Australia, War & Conflict
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Defence Minister Richard Marles says taxpayers will save money by ditching a plan to acquire a new and upgraded nuclear-powered submarine from the United States, but experts warn Australia will receive a less capable vessel with a shorter lifespan under the AUKUS shift.
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